Convert Boss Extrude To Sheet Metal

This video shows the difference between creating a sheet metal part from scratch and converting a solid part to sheet metal.

Convert boss extrude to sheet metal. Sketch a closed profile across one of the bends. For more information about solid. Create the solid part. That means if you have closed contour sketch drawing then you can add materials to that contour and convert it into 3d model.

No the edge of your sheet metal part doesn t count. The convert to sheet metal command lets you specify the thickness bends and rips necessary to convert a solid part to a sheet metal part. If you want to make a cut across a bend drag the rollback bar before the process bends feature in the featuremanager design tree. To convert a solid part to a sheet metal part.

Right clicking on the sheet metal folder allows you to change the gauge default bend radius bend allowance and corner reliefs. Convert the part to sheet metal by clicking insert bends or insert sheet metal bends. Click convert to sheet metal sheet metal toolbar or insert sheet metal convert to sheet metal. Using the extrude boss feature you create 3d models like block cube cylinder 3d polygon 3d elliptical shapes etc.

It may have been difficult to see in the video but if you are dead set on using the convert to sheet metal command you need to have a planar flat face. Extrude boss base feature is mainly located in features command manager or insert menu. Click the check mark at the top of the convert to sheet metal property manager.