How to unfold a cone sheet metal with radius?

Istvan Borbely
Istvan Borbely
2 Oct, 2012 07:16 AM

Anybody knows a method how to unfold a cone sheet metal which has radius on an end?
I attached a 3D model in solid works 2012 and a JPG.
Any suggestion is welcome!

Thank you in advance!

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3 Answers

Rohit Mitra
Rohit Mitra
Answered on 2 Oct, 2012 04:46 PM

Use a swept flange to create the geometry. Make sure that the flatten along path option is checked, so that it flattens properly.

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saeid mirshahidi
saeid mirshahidi
Answered on 2 Oct, 2012 08:37 AM

Your model have deform feature & solidworks doesn't support it you can unfold simple cone only

Istvan Borbely
Istvan Borbely
Answered on 2 Oct, 2012 09:19 AM

Thank you for your answer.

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