Convert To Sheet Metal Solidworks 2018
This video shows the difference between creating a sheet metal part from scratch and converting a solid part to sheet metal.
Convert to sheet metal solidworks 2018. The software automatically selects the edges on which rips are applied. Select a face as the fixed face for the sheet metal part. 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. In the convert to sheet metal propertymanager you specify the fixed face and thickness of the sheet metal part the default bend radius and the edges or fillet faces on which to create bends.
When cleared the body is consumed by the convert to sheet metal feature. Solidworks convert to sheet metal cylinder. Solidworks welcomes your feedback concerning the presentation accuracy and thoroughness of the documentation. Set the sheet thickness and default bend radius.
If an edge already has a fillet applied the radius of the fillet is used as the bend radius for the new sheet metal part. For more information about solid. This tutorial shows how to convert cylindrical hollow solid part to sheet metal cylinder. Sheet metal parts are generally used as enclosures for components or to provide support to other components.
Solidworks 2018 sp05 to disable web help from within solidworks and. Use the convert to sheet metal propertymanager to convert a solid or surface body to a sheet metal part. Solidworks tutorial sheet metal cone tutorial video how to make cone in solidworks.