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sheet metal modeling

sheet metal modeling

sheet metal modeling

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I am trying to model a sheet metal part in solidworks 2003 by lofting 2 sketches.  My problem is that I cannot keep the thickness constant throughout to be able to add a sheet metal feature later.  I'll describe a simplified version of the problem area of the part.  If looking at the part from the side when flattened, it would look like a flat sheet with a bend from one side to the other on a diagonal.  When you create this affect using a loft with 2 sketches the thickness of the bent section is changed.  This makes sense, but I do not know of a better way of doing it without laying it out on a flat sheet.  I would appreciate any help that could be given.

Thanks,
Jeremy Estes

RE: sheet metal modeling

I'm not sure what the shape is, even in your simplified version.

Sheet metal must stay the same thickness to be considered Sheet metal in SW. You may look at trying to use Conical shapes in SW Sheet metal.

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RE: sheet metal modeling

Loft your shape as a solid. Then shell the lofted feature. You will than have to add a cut to the shell so a realistic flat piece can be developed.

RE: sheet metal modeling

How abotu lofting a surface and then using "thicken"?

RE: sheet metal modeling

Is your starting section drawn as a rectangle? Try using a line and thin feature.

Crashj 'would like to be thin, too' Johnson

RE: sheet metal modeling

(OP)
Thanks everyone for all of the help, I think I can make something work with that.

Jeremy Estes

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