How To Use Sheet Metal Function In Solidworks

However in some circumstances when the design requires certain types of geometry you can use non sheet metal feature tools then insert bends or convert the part to sheet metal.

How to use sheet metal function in solidworks. Like show 0 likes 0. We can use these features to create sheet metal designs with several different methods. Brahimi adel 9 aug 2020 11 44 am hello. There are specific sheet metal features you can use to create sheet metal bodies quickly.

You can add bend lines to the sheet metal part while the part is in its folded state with a sketched bend feature. We will focus on the flange method where a sheet metal part is created in the formed state using specialized sheet metal features. Unfolded sheet metal before correction. The depth of a tab feature is automatically set to the thickness of the sheet metal part.

But ok i ask if there is an alternative design to avoid welding or usually how you guys design a hood like this using sheet metal functions. This correction can be achieved by first using the convert to sheet metal function and then by adding a replacement flange to a new body see figure 6. You might also like. Folded sheet metal with bottom added after correction.

The sheet metal function with the solidworks. The direction of the depth automatically coincides with the sheet metal part to prevent a disjoint body. In this case a correction would need to be made. Hello in this little video i show you how to use the sheet metal function with the solidworks software please watch the video i remain at your disposal if necessary.

Use the sheet metal gusset propertymanager to create sheet metal gussets with specific indents across bends. The hem tool adds a hem to your sheet metal part at a selected edge. Anna wood tony hong on feb 14 2014 4 18 pm. Solidworks 3d allows you to quickly create sheet metal part designs using a simple design process saving you time and development costs thanks to specific sheet metal features.