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Can this be made in the sheet metal package?

Can this be made in the sheet metal package?

RE: Can this be made in the sheet metal package?

That's not exactly the type of 'sheet metal' part that the NX Sheet Metal module was designed to address. However, if you're going to be making a crap-load of these things, you may want to look at our Progressive Die Design module:

http://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/en_us/produc...

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RE: Can this be made in the sheet metal package?

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For the most part I'd be satisfied with a flat pattern, even if it was just wirefrane. the system doesn't seem to be able to unfold dents or the wall corners.
I will look into the progressive die module

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