Dimensioning Sheet Metal Parts Solidworks

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Dimensioning sheet metal parts solidworks.

You can create dxf files of sheet metal flat patterns without creating a drawing. Drawings of sheet metal parts can also contain views of the bent sheet metal part. Please subscribe our channel for mo. To create a drawing of a flat pattern.

How to model complex sheet metal parts in solidworks. Creating drawings of flat patterns. You can design a sheet metal part on its own without any references to the parts it will enclose you can design the part in the context of an assembly that contains the enclosed components or you can design the part within another part document in a multibody environment. Add a dimension to set the depth of your profile in this case 10mm.

Sheet metal properties properties specific to sheet metal parts are calculated and displayed in the cut list properties dialog box. Sketch and use smart dimension to give a dimension to the design. Sheet metal gauge bend tables store properties for a designated material. Check override default parameters if you wish to adjust.

Drawings of sheet metal parts can also contain views of the bent sheet metal part. Sheet metal parts are generally used as enclosures for components or to provide support to other components. Sheet metal gauge bend table. Select a format or click ok to use the default format.

The sheet metal tool allows you to quickly create sheet metal part designs using a simple design process all helping to save time and development costs. Sheet metal options vary depending on whether you are working with a part assembly or drawing. Click make drawing from part assembly standard toolbar and click ok to open the drawing sheet. Creating sheet metal flat pattern configurations.

From the view palette drag the flat pattern. Search drawings of sheet metal parts in the solidworks knowledge base. In this tutorial video we will learn how to sketch sheet metal drawings in solidworks with the help of sheet metal tools. Russell everard 1 aug 2017 06 30 pm.