Make a Part Flat

[Jaynen]

Hello

I am designing the hood and fenders for a race car. I made the shape in a part file not sheet metal file. A picture below shows my shape. I cant create the same bend around the front of the hood in a sheet metal file. How can I get this part to be flat?

Thanks

Picture link...

http://www.furtmair.com/Website/images/fender.JPG

 

[Folke]

Open a new sheet metal file and import your part as a construction(you may have to reduce its outer size to match the material thickness you want). Make a contour flange (from the top view) and include geometry from your part. Then apply the cutouts to match your shape. Hide the construction and flatten your part.

 

[kjoiner]

Jaynen,

Depending on which version you use, you might be able to use the convert to sheet metal command.

Kyle

 

[Jaynen]

I am using version 15. Is the convert to sheet metal command in this version?

Thanks for all the replies so far!

 

[swertel]

Not in the form you need.

Starting with v17 is the only time you can go from a .par to a .psm. Prior revisions, you must start with a .psm to go back and forth.

--Scott

For some pleasure reading, try FAQ731-376

 

[Jaynen]

I finally got it to work! Thanks everyone!