Dimensioning Sheet Metal Parts Solidworks

How to model complex sheet metal parts in solidworks.

Dimensioning sheet metal parts solidworks.

You can create dxf files of sheet metal flat patterns without creating a drawing. Check override default parameters if you wish to adjust. Select a format or click ok to use the default format. Sketch and use smart dimension to give a dimension to the design.

Sheet metal gauge bend table. Sheet metal properties properties specific to sheet metal parts are calculated and displayed in the cut list properties dialog box. The sheet metal tool allows you to quickly create sheet metal part designs using a simple design process all helping to save time and development costs. Drawings of sheet metal parts can also contain views of the bent sheet metal part.

Drawings of sheet metal parts can also contain views of the bent sheet metal part. Sheet metal gauge bend tables store properties for a designated material. Creating drawings of flat patterns. Open the sheet metal part for which you want to add a drawing.

From the view palette drag the flat pattern. Click make drawing from part assembly standard toolbar and click ok to open the drawing sheet. Sheet metal parts are generally used as enclosures for components or to provide support to other components. Sheet metal options vary depending on whether you are working with a part assembly or drawing.

You can create a configuration in a sheet metal part that shows the flattened part. Search drawings of sheet metal parts in the solidworks knowledge base. How to mirror parts. To create a drawing of a flat pattern.

Creating sheet metal flat pattern configurations. Add a dimension to set the depth of your profile in this case 10mm. Russell everard 1 aug 2017 06 30 pm. In this tutorial video we will learn how to sketch sheet metal drawings in solidworks with the help of sheet metal tools.