Kind of stumped, and i think there is an easy way to accomplish this. First i designed it flat. Then i forgot, you have to design it in its final state (same thing just rolled with a 4.25" radius), then turn it into sheet metal so you can "flatten" it. So i designed it rolled, but i couldn't get rid of the excess sheet metal cause it always wanted a fixed bend edge. There has to be an easier way..
If anyone could give me a tip, it would be great.
Solidworks 2012, file attached.
Thread: Rolling a flat sheet metal part.
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04-09-2013, 01:53 AM #1
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Rolling a flat sheet metal part.
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04-11-2013, 07:19 PM #2
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Add a sketch bend on top face along center line at R4.25 for 67 deg. Kind of a fudge but it is pretty close. Attachment 181506
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04-12-2013, 05:58 AM #3
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THANK you very MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!
Life saver!! If you ever need any help feel free to ask, i owe ya!
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04-12-2013, 12:28 PM #4
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Glad to help.
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