Convert Cone To Sheet Metal Solidworks

When cleared the body is consumed by the convert to sheet metal feature.

Convert cone to sheet metal solidworks.

As a test try to insert an axis on the conical face. Here we have a solid body that i would like to convert into a sheet metal box then get the flat pattern to make it. If you can insert an axis the model is an exact cone. In the tutorial video we re presented with a cone designed with the revolve shell and cut extrude features.

When applying the insert bends feature located on the sheet metal toolbar or from the insert dropdown menu under sheet metal solidworks tells us a non linear edge at the seam of this cone is invalid. Select a face as the fixed face for the sheet metal part. This will make some of the more complex geometries easier to create and control. The method you choose will depend on the state of the solid body and.

This tutorial shows how to convert cylindrical hollow solid part to sheet metal cylinder. Select keep body if you want to keep the solid body to use in another convert to sheet metal feature. Solidworks convert to sheet metal cylinder. Convert to sheet metal.

Set the sheet thickness and default bend radius. If you cannot insert an axis then the model is not an exact cone and cannot be unfolded. Once you have a solid body in the shape that you want there are a couple of ways to convert it into sheet metal. Under sheet metal parameters.

Create the sheet metal part as a solid body in solidworks. Click convert to sheet metal 3.