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  1. 06-17-2007, 02:32 PM #1
    M-man
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    UNwrap OD surface of ppe

    Ive got a solid of a pipe with differents cut, that I would want to get the OD surface "unwrapped". Is this possible on acad or must I use somekind of sheet program? COuld someone help me if I provide the solid?

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  2. 06-17-2007, 03:49 PM #2
    ger21
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    AutoCAD won't unwrap it for you, but you could draw an unwrapped version if you you're good.

    This might be of interest, but may not be much help.
    http://www.tamasoft.co.jp/pepakura-en/
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  3. 06-17-2007, 04:09 PM #3
    M-man
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    Any other cad that can do this?
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  4. 06-19-2007, 03:00 PM #4
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    solid works will do it, in most cases. aslong as you know where the split line and diameter of part.
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  5. 06-27-2007, 07:42 PM #5
    mxtras
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    Inventor will unwrap also.

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