Create Sheet Metal Solidworks

In this tutorials you will learn how to utilize sheetmetal tool such insert bend and flaten.

Create sheet metal solidworks.

Create a part by sketching the part profile then extruding a thin feature part. Follow simple steps to learn. Learn best practices and find the secret to getting the job done in the shortest time possible. Click front plane and click on sketch.

Select use gauge table. Create the solid part. The fixed face remains in place when the part is flattened. You might also like.

Click convert to sheet metal sheet metal toolbar or insert sheet metal convert to sheet metal. For showing solidworks edge flange application we are going to create new base flange sheet metal part. Dimension sketch with smart dimension as 1in x 1in. You will produce structurally sound sheet metal models.

Then select edge for creating edge flange on it. How to start a sheet metal part in solidworks let s connect. There are specific sheet metal features you can use to create sheet metal bodies quickly. Master sheet metal modeling while you learn to excel in design.

Use line sketch l shape. This is quick simple tutorial for solidworks beginners starting working with sheet metal. You can follow step 1 and step 2 and result is shown in figure below. You will experience the professional way of creating fully functional assemblies.

Select the fixed face on the model. Dxf ready for metal fabricator shop. How to create simple sheet metal bend. Click insert bends or click insert sheet metal bends.

In the propertymanager under sheet metal gauges set options if you want to use a gauge table.