Solidworks solution

kahaduwap · June 29, 2012, 06:29

How can I draw attached picture using solidworks sheet metal?

flowjoe · February 20, 2013, 00:48

You can create a sheet metal part by converting a solid or surface body using the Convert to Sheet Metal command.

After you create the sheet metal part, you can apply all sheet metal features to it.

Use the Convert to Sheet Metal command with:

Solid or surface bodies that have:
No shells or fillets
Either a shell or fillets
Both a shell and fillets
Imported parts that are already in the form of a sheet metal part

marktm250xc · February 20, 2013, 08:37

If you are targeting this geometry for a SimCFD simulation (an assumption based on the forum this thread is in), then I would consider avoiding the use of any sheet metal features. The small bends, rips, and reliefs only add detail that is not needed. Stick with basic solid features and then shell it out.

February 20, 2013, 00:48	Convert to sheet metal	#2
flowjoe New Member Joe Galliera Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Vermont Posts: 7 Rep Power: 13	You can create a sheet metal part by converting a solid or surface body using the Convert to Sheet Metal command. After you create the sheet metal part, you can apply all sheet metal features to it. Use the Convert to Sheet Metal command with: Solid or surface bodies that have: No shells or fillets Either a shell or fillets Both a shell and fillets Imported parts that are already in the form of a sheet metal part

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February 20, 2013, 08:37		#3
marktm250xc New Member Mark Decker Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Central Virginia Posts: 21 Rep Power: 13	If you are targeting this geometry for a SimCFD simulation (an assumption based on the forum this thread is in), then I would consider avoiding the use of any sheet metal features. The small bends, rips, and reliefs only add detail that is not needed. Stick with basic solid features and then shell it out.