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
Thanks,
Jeremy Estes






RE: sheet metal modeling
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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Scott Baugh, CSWP

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RE: sheet metal modeling
RE: sheet metal modeling
RE: sheet metal modeling
Scott Baugh, CSWP

3DVision Technologies
http://www.3dvisiontech.com
http://www.3dmca.com
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When in doubt, always check the help
RE: sheet metal modeling
Crashj 'would like to be thin, too' Johnson
RE: sheet metal modeling
Jeremy Estes