![]() ![]() ![]() A fixed face reference needs to be selected to establish which face stays stationary when the part is “flattened” or unfolded. The thickness can be set manually or with a Gauge Table. The first two selections are for fixed face and thickness (shown below). Navigate to Insert > Sheet Metal > Convert To Sheet Metal…Īfter selecting the command, you will notice several selections and options in the PropertyManager. It is also available in the Sheet Metal drop-down menu. If the Sheet Metal Tab is hidden, right mouse select any tab and select Tab and check Sheet Metal(see the first picture below). The Convert to Sheet Metal command is located in the CommandManager under the Sheet Metal Tab. ![]() How to Access the Convert to Sheet Metal Command The image above shows an example of a bulldozer blade before and after the sheet metal conversion. In some cases, it might be easier and more intuitive to create the exterior shape as a regular model with standard extruded features than convert it over to sheet metal. Flattened parts can be saved in either DXF or DWG formats, which can be directly read into laser/plasma cutting software. The SOLIDWORKS Convert to Sheet Metal command is an efficient way to create Sheet Metal geometry without having to be proficient in using Sheet Metal features.Ĭonverting a regular solid or surface body to a sheet metal model that can be flattened (unfolded), can help facilitate the manufacturing of the part. ![]()
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