Convert To Sheet Metal Solidworks

How to convert to sheet metal in solidworks method 1.

Convert to sheet metal solidworks.

In the propertymanager under sheet metal gauges set options if you want to use a gauge table. Convert to sheet metal allows the user to quickly convert parts into sheet metal models from there a flat pattern can be automatically created. How to convert a solid to sheet metal in solidworks step 1. Insert rips and bends into the part.

Converting an imported part to a sheet metal part you can convert any imported sheet metal type part to a solidworks sheet metal 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. Solidworks convert to sheet metal cylinder. Create the solid part.

This tutorial shows how to convert cylindrical hollow solid part to sheet metal cylinder. Use the convert to sheet metal tool method 2. Select use gauge table. Using rip sketches with convert to sheet metal.

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.