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Sheet metal cylinder with flange

Sheet metal cylinder with flange

Sheet metal cylinder with flange

(OP)
I am trying to figure out a way to draw a Sheet metal cylinder (dia 6") with a .313 flange at the bottom of it. Any ideas????

RE: Sheet metal cylinder with flange

A picture would help.  If you wish, send a small (<300 Kb) picture to the email address in my profile.

RE: Sheet metal cylinder with flange

I think he's talking about an "L" shape revolved into a cylinder.  I don't think SW will be able to unfold a part like this.  It will only unfold linear bends, not curved.

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RE: Sheet metal cylinder with flange

(OP)
You got it Mad, it is (or should I say would be)an L revolved.  In the previous years we have been faking the flat by adding the flange material I was hoping something would have been changed by now.  Thanks for the time guys.

RE: Sheet metal cylinder with flange

I am kinda a novice when it comes to what can actually be manufactured out of sheet metal.  I don't quite see how that part can be manufactured.  It seems like an aweful lot of "stretching" at the short leg of the "L".  Please inform me as to how this part gets mad in the real world.

Thanks,
DB

RE: Sheet metal cylinder with flange

I suspect it would be roll-formed.  Many bearings (Garlock DU Bearings) are made in this shape, it's very common.

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RE: Sheet metal cylinder with flange

Yes, roll-formed or deep pressed. If these are the cases, there's no point of using sheet metal. Am I right?

Regards

RE: Sheet metal cylinder with flange

(OP)
Yeah, its roll formed then welded along the seam.

RE: Sheet metal cylinder with flange

So I think the best way is to use a revolve feature, as SW does not understand nothing about plastic deformation processes (other than the "normal" sheet metal). If it's important to you the deformation analysis, you should search for apropriate software.

Regards

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