Dimensioning Sheet Metal Parts Solidworks

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Dimensioning sheet metal parts solidworks.

From the view palette drag the flat pattern. Drawings of sheet metal parts can also contain views of the bent sheet metal part. 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. Creating sheet metal flat pattern configurations.

Sheet metal properties properties specific to sheet metal parts are calculated and displayed in the cut list properties dialog box. Add a dimension to set the depth of your profile in this case 10mm. Sheet metal gauge bend table. Sheet metal gauge bend tables store properties for a designated material.

Select your sketch in the feature tree then in the command manager select the base flange function from the sheet metal tab. Open the sheet metal part for which you want to add a drawing. How to mirror parts. In this tutorial video we will learn how to sketch sheet metal drawings in solidworks with the help of sheet metal tools.

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. To create a drawing of a flat pattern. Russell everard 1 aug 2017 06 30 pm. Click make drawing from part assembly standard toolbar and click ok to open the drawing sheet.

Sheet metal parts are generally used as enclosures for components or to provide support to other components. Drawings of sheet metal parts can also contain views of the bent sheet metal part. Sketch and use smart dimension to give a dimension to the design. Search drawings of sheet metal parts in the solidworks knowledge base.

You can create a configuration in a sheet metal part that shows the flattened part. How to model complex sheet metal parts in solidworks. Check override default parameters if you wish to adjust. Select a format or click ok to use the default format.