Design A Sheet Metal Part From The Flattened State

In the browser double click the folded model node to return to the folded model state or.

Design a sheet metal part from the flattened state.

The flat pattern is created and displays. You may want to design a sheet metal part from the flattened state. In the propertymanager under bend parameters. Develop sheet metal models with fewer steps.

In the options window change the simplified rep to flat and click ok. In the view manager define a combined state of orientation and flat rep by clicking new and typing in a name for the flat view. To create a sheet metal part from the flattened state. In this case you create a sheet metal part then insert bend lines on which to fold the part.

Click insert bends or click insert sheet metal bends. A flat pattern node is created in the browser. With a single body sheet metal part open on the ribbon click sheet metal tab flat pattern panel click create flat pattern. Upholstery clothing even carbon fiber layups can be calculated using this feature.

The name of the face is displayed in the fixed face or edge box. Create a part by sketching the part profile then extruding a thin feature part. Choose redefine in the drop down menu. It is designed for materials like cloth or leather but can be used for metal if there will be forming involved.

The fixed face remains in place when the part is flattened. To toggle between flat and 3d representations of a sheet metal part. Open a new part. Choose the flat representation of your sheet metal part and click edit.