Convert To Sheet Metal Solidworks

Using rip sketches with convert to sheet metal.

Convert to sheet metal solidworks. How to convert a solid to sheet metal in solidworks step 1. Select use gauge table. 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. Create the solid part.

Use the convert to sheet metal tool method 2. How to convert to sheet metal in solidworks method 1. Solidworks convert to sheet metal cylinder. Here we have a solid body that i would like to convert into a sheet metal box then get the flat pattern to make.

Convert to sheet metal allows the user to quickly convert parts into sheet metal models from there a flat pattern can be automatically created. This tutorial shows how to convert cylindrical hollow solid part to sheet metal cylinder. In the propertymanager under sheet metal gauges set options if you want to use a gauge table. If you don t have the sheet metal tab open right click in the area where the 1 arrow points then click sheet.

Insert rips and bends into the part. Click convert to sheet metal sheet metal toolbar or insert sheet metal convert to sheet metal.