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I have tried and failed multiple times in Fusion 360 to flatten a fuselage side on a glider so if anyone wants to attempt it and post solution it may help others with similar problems.
This is a old slope soaring glider that when finished will be getting several changes then I plan on building a couple versions .
One of my first 3D models and timeline may cause nightmares, I now start by creating all of the components before drawing first line.
uploaded the model
Yes, I do it all the time. I learned a technique in the fusion forums.
Here is a quick example of how I achieve satisfactory results: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIJW2ldBPbE
Thank You
I tried that routine again but the fuselage side has no surface that will let you extrude.
I created a drawing at rear most point.
extruded the new piece and joined.
then when converting to sheet metal I get an error saying it can't be done, unable to determine thickness.
A couple of things: You will often have to make an offset surface of the part and then thicken. This is because the edges are not perpendicular to the face.
Secondly, make sure you have sheet metal definitions to match your intended material thickness, or just use a thickness that is already in your sheet metal rules.
well im not familiar with fusion360 yet i have always managed to flatten any fuselage side panel with a single curvature not a compound one in Catia . it has an unfold command there
Fusion has the same function in the sheet metal environment. It can be a bit touchy in making sure all the parameters are correct.
Dear Roy if you have trouble doing such a thing send me your Step files i can help you on Catia
Awesome, will do! Thanks
