Convert Boss Extrude To Sheet Metal

Extrude boss base feature is mainly located in features command manager or insert menu.

Convert boss extrude to sheet metal.

Click convert to sheet metal sheet metal toolbar or insert sheet metal convert to sheet metal. 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. Right clicking on the sheet metal folder allows you to change the gauge default bend radius bend allowance and corner reliefs.

For more information about solid. Create the solid part. This video shows the difference between creating a sheet metal part from scratch and converting a solid part to sheet metal. Using the extrude boss feature you create 3d models like block cube cylinder 3d polygon 3d elliptical shapes etc.

If you want to make a cut across a bend drag the rollback bar before the process bends feature in the featuremanager design tree. Sketch a closed profile across one of the bends. You will notice you now have a cut list folder sheet metal folder and convert solid feature. This is why you will often find that people will create a very small flat section using a boss extrude to create a flat section at the end.

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. 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 the cut through all.