Use edit unwrap to flatten the surfaces.
Curving sheet metal autodesk.
Is it possible to do this by creating a 2d sketch over the flat pattern.
Select a model edge on each sheet metal face.
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Open the free autodesk software meshmixer.
Add a bend to a sheet metal face on the ribbon click sheet metal tab create panel bend.
Curved sheet metal part.
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I am trying to cut holes in curved sheet metal.
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Optionally on the shape tab specify one of the following to extend the bend.
Import the stl file into meshmixer.
Use analysis inspector to auto repair surfaces if necessary.
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Bending sheet metal a word of caution about the fold command if you ever need to change any of your sheet metal parameters thickness bend radii k factors etc then your flat pattern will not update automatically to fit the new parameters rather your finished part will be updated and not be the same dimension as it used to be.
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