sheet metal, flat sketch modification question
sheet metal, flat sketch modification question
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I'm very new to Solidworks and trying to figure out how to do some sheet metal work.
I decided to play with corner variations, and while I know how to SHELL and RIP which will give me a simple sheet metal box with butted edges I decided I wanted a more finished corner and would like to add a bend around tab to the corner.
How do I modify the sheet metal flat sketch to do that? I can't seem to add to the corners, I can't seem to cut back the flat design so a tab can be added; everything I've tried gets me a "this area is too complicated" error message from solidworks 2K .
I could, I guess, go back to the Sketch 1 feature and reshape the rectangle, adding the flanges and all, but I think there's just *got* to be a better way to do this. Figure the boss liked the butted corner, then changed his mind and wanted wrap around tabs; I do NOT want to redraw the shape from scratch, that's the AutoCad way to do it.
Thanks
I decided to play with corner variations, and while I know how to SHELL and RIP which will give me a simple sheet metal box with butted edges I decided I wanted a more finished corner and would like to add a bend around tab to the corner.
How do I modify the sheet metal flat sketch to do that? I can't seem to add to the corners, I can't seem to cut back the flat design so a tab can be added; everything I've tried gets me a "this area is too complicated" error message from solidworks 2K .
I could, I guess, go back to the Sketch 1 feature and reshape the rectangle, adding the flanges and all, but I think there's just *got* to be a better way to do this. Figure the boss liked the butted corner, then changed his mind and wanted wrap around tabs; I do NOT want to redraw the shape from scratch, that's the AutoCad way to do it.
Thanks






RE: sheet metal, flat sketch modification question
But if you like, I could take a look at it.
Scott Baugh, CSWP
George Koch Sons,LLC
Evansville, IN 47714
sjb@kochllc.com
RE: sheet metal, flat sketch modification question
I haven't tried it (yet) but I think it's possible to get the whole flat pattern onto a drawing, including cuts and relief cuts - that's my project for this afternoon. I'm teaching myself SolidWorks and trying to learn all the really interesting quirks before I have to deal with them in a job.
Thank you for the answer though, I'm sure I'll have other DOH! questions.
RE: sheet metal, flat sketch modification question
I hope this helps.
RE: sheet metal, flat sketch modification question
I made the open ended box using a rectangle, then added the 3 sides, ripped, then decided to add the tabs. I should try making the rectangle, extruding, then shell with an open end and rip then try to add. I think I've got something wrong with the order of the tabs and their bends because I can't figure out how to get the dimensions onto the flat pattern drawing, but continued futzing may clarify.
Thank you