Dimensioning Sheet Metal Parts Solidworks

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Dimensioning sheet metal parts solidworks. Check override default parameters if you wish to adjust. How to model complex sheet metal parts in solidworks. You can design a sheet metal part on its own without any references to the parts it will enclose you can design the part in the context of an assembly that contains the enclosed components or you can design the part within another part document in a multibody environment. Sheet metal parts are generally used as enclosures for components or to provide support to other components.

You can create a configuration in a sheet metal part that shows the flattened part. Creating sheet metal flat pattern configurations. Russell everard 1 aug 2017 06 30 pm. Sheet metal gauge bend table.

Click make drawing from part assembly standard toolbar and click ok to open the drawing sheet. You can create dxf files of sheet metal flat patterns without creating a drawing. Drawings of sheet metal parts can also contain views of the bent sheet metal part. Please subscribe our channel for mo.

Search drawings of sheet metal parts in the solidworks knowledge base. Creating drawings of flat patterns. Sheet metal properties properties specific to sheet metal parts are calculated and displayed in the cut list properties dialog box. The sheet metal tool allows you to quickly create sheet metal part designs using a simple design process all helping to save time and development costs.

Sheet metal options vary depending on whether you are working with a part assembly or drawing. Drawings of sheet metal parts can also contain views of the bent sheet metal part. Add a dimension to set the depth of your profile in this case 10mm. Sketch and use smart dimension to give a dimension to the design.

Select your sketch in the feature tree then in the command manager select the base flange function from the sheet metal tab. Open the sheet metal part for which you want to add a drawing. From the view palette drag the flat pattern. Sheet metal gauge bend tables store properties for a designated material.