By utilizing a solidworks sheet metal gauge table we can save time by eliminating the step of looking up sheet metal gauge values based on different materials.
Solidworks sheet metal with different bend radius.
Create a base flange and in the propertymanager under sheet metal gauges select use gauge table and then select a table.
Select another value for the bend radius.
Add another sheet metal feature to the part.
Look at part tree.
Under sheet metal gauges select use gauge table and select a table.
Select the fixed face on the model.
Click sheetmetal insert bends click flat face as reference when it flatten.
Folded sheet metal with bottom added after correction.
Solidworks how to create a simple sheet metal part in solidworks.
To edit the default bend radius bend allowance or bend deduction or default relief type.
In the base flange propertymanager under sheet metal gauges select use gauge table and then select a table.
We can use these features to create sheet metal designs with several different methods.
Click insert bends or click insert sheet metal bends.
The name of the face is displayed in the fixed face or edge box.
Unfolded sheet metal before correction.
We can also ensure that an appropriate sheet metal bend radius is utilized in the design process and that this bend radius can be achieved in the manufacturing processes.
In the new feature s propertymanager clear use default radius and select use gauge table.
In the featuremanager design tree right click sheet metal and click edit feature.
To apply a bend radius value different from the gauge table value.
Your simple sheetmetal bend is ready.
In the propertymanager under bend parameters.
Miter flange lofted bend corner controls sheet metal gusset and rip are all very common tools that can make life easier for the designer.
To view this part in flatten form click sheetmetal flatten.
We will focus on the flange method where a sheet metal part is created in the formed state using specialized sheet metal features.
The fixed face remains in place when the part is flattened.
Solidworks 3d allows you to quickly create sheet metal part designs using a simple design process saving you time and development costs thanks to specific sheet metal features.
A quick tour and introduction using the solidworks sheet metal sketch bend feature.
Set bend radius to 0 03in and k factor 0 5 and ok.