Solidworks Convert To Sheet Metal

To convert a solid part to a sheet metal part.

Solidworks convert to sheet metal.

You must create the sketch before converting the solid body to a sheet metal part. Solidworks convert to sheet metal cylinder. Create the solid 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.

In the propertymanager under sheet metal gauges set options if you want to use a gauge table. Use the convert to sheet metal propertymanager to convert a solid or surface body to a. This tutorial shows how to convert cylindrical hollow solid part to sheet metal cylinder. How to convert a solid to sheet metal in solidworks step 1.

This video shows the difference between creating a sheet metal part from scratch and converting a solid part 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. How to convert to sheet metal in solidworks method 1. You can convert any imported sheet metal type part to a solidworks sheet metal part.

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

Select use gauge table. Converting an imported part to a sheet metal part.