Problem with creating Sheet Metal feature in SolidWorks

Sudhir Gill
Sudhir Gill
12 Mar, 2013 05:58 AM

Can I create the similar flange using Sheet metal feature in SolidWorks. I tried but couldn't merge the edges. You can see the highlighted faces.

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4 Answers

Abhijeet
Abhijeet
Answered on 12 Mar, 2013 01:56 PM

I've attached my files here.

form_tool.SLDFTP sheet_part.SLDPRT
Frederik Vollbrecht
Frederik Vollbrecht
Answered on 12 Mar, 2013 11:02 AM

I think this only works with the forming tool.

Frederik Vollbrecht
Frederik Vollbrecht
Answered on 12 Mar, 2013 11:36 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWUnyGTjOBw

Flattening a forming tool

Sudhir Gill
Sudhir Gill
Answered on 12 Mar, 2013 04:12 PM

Check this one. I used my own way for this. there is still some error though

Part2.SLDPRT
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