Dimensioning Sheet Metal Parts Solidworks
Sheet metal properties properties specific to sheet metal parts are calculated and displayed in the cut list properties dialog box.
Dimensioning sheet metal parts solidworks. In this tutorial video we will learn how to sketch sheet metal drawings in solidworks with the help of sheet metal tools. Drawings of sheet metal parts can also contain views of the bent sheet metal part. Russell everard 1 aug 2017 06 30 pm. 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.
Search drawings of sheet metal parts in the solidworks knowledge base. How to mirror parts. Drawings of sheet metal parts can also contain views of the bent sheet metal part. Select your sketch in the feature tree then in the command manager select the base flange function from the sheet metal tab.
Check override default parameters if you wish to adjust. Sheet metal gauge bend table. You can create dxf files of sheet metal flat patterns without creating a drawing. To create a drawing of a flat pattern.
From the view palette drag the flat pattern. Click make drawing from part assembly standard toolbar and click ok to open the drawing sheet. Sketch and use smart dimension to give a dimension to the design. Please subscribe our channel for mo.
Sheet metal parts are generally used as enclosures for components or to provide support to other components. Sheet metal options vary depending on whether you are working with a part assembly or drawing. How to model complex sheet metal parts in solidworks. You can create a configuration in a sheet metal part that shows the flattened part.
Add a dimension to set the depth of your profile in this case 10mm. Creating sheet metal flat pattern configurations. Sheet metal gauge bend tables store properties for a designated material. Select a format or click ok to use the default format.