Solidworks Convert To Sheet Metal

This video shows the difference between creating a sheet metal part from scratch and converting a solid part to sheet metal.

Solidworks convert to sheet metal.

How to convert to sheet metal in solidworks method 1. How to convert a solid to sheet metal in solidworks step 1. If you don t have the sheet metal tab open right click in the area where the 1 arrow points then click sheet. To convert a solid part to a sheet metal part.

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. Solidworks convert to sheet metal cylinder. Create the solid part.

When a rip is required to create a sheet metal part you can use 2d and 3d sketches to define the rip. Use the convert to sheet metal tool method 2. For more information about solid. Insert rips and bends into the part.

Here we have a solid body that i would like to convert into a sheet metal box then get the flat pattern to make. Select use gauge table. Click convert to sheet metal sheet metal toolbar or insert sheet metal convert to sheet metal. Use the convert to sheet metal propertymanager to convert a solid or surface body to a.

You must create the sketch before converting the solid body to a sheet metal part. Converting an imported part to a sheet metal part.