Converting A Rectangle Sketch To A Sheet Metal

Then switch to the model workspace and combine the fange and imported stp file pick the flange first.

Converting a rectangle sketch to a sheet metal.

The first selection is the type and gauge of sheet metal that will be used for this solid part. Create the solid part. 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. So import your stp file create a sheet metal component draw a tab and extrude using the flange tool.

Some explanation on wo. Learn several ways to work with sheet metal parts in solidworks including how to convert a regular solid part into a sheet metal part. If it cannot be converted to round because of restrictions it should be converted to an equivalent flat oval size. When a designer sees rectangular duct on a drawing they should convert it to an equivalent round size if possible.

Convert parts to sheet metal. Rectangle rectangle rectangle circle and oval oval end conditions are supported along with positioning and angle end conditions. It will all be done within the convert to sheet metal command. The only way i ve found is add a flange to the existing model somewhere.

Click on convert to sheet metal. To convert a solid part to a sheet metal part. You can also unbend and rebend bends during the design process and send flat patterns to a 2d drawing for output to fabrication. Open a solid part file.

I would highly prefer to be able to make this with two pieces of material and a top flange see sketch i have attempted to do this before but have not been able to choose material split locations when i. Here the box is an import and the flange is highlighted.