Create Sheet Metal Solidworks

Master sheet metal modeling while you learn to excel in design.

Create sheet metal solidworks. Then select edge for creating edge flange on it. Dimension sketch with smart dimension as 1in x 1in. In this tutorials you will learn how to utilize sheetmetal tool such insert bend and flaten. Click front plane and click on sketch.

For showing solidworks edge flange application we are going to create new base flange sheet metal part. There are specific sheet metal features you can use to create sheet metal bodies quickly. You might also like. Then you can go to command manager or insert menu and select edge flange from sheetmetal side drop down menu.

Select the fixed face on the model. You will experience the professional way of creating fully functional assemblies. However in some circumstances when the design requires certain types of geometry you can use non sheet metal feature tools then insert bends or convert the part to sheet metal. This is quick simple tutorial for solidworks beginners starting working with sheet metal.

To create a sheet metal part with sharp bends. Click convert to sheet metal sheet metal toolbar or insert sheet metal convert to sheet metal. Dxf ready for metal fabricator shop. Use line sketch l shape.

Click insert bends or click insert sheet metal bends. Follow simple steps to learn. How to create simple sheet metal bend. You will produce structurally sound sheet metal models.

In the propertymanager under sheet metal gauges set options if you want to use a gauge table. Learn best practices and find the secret to getting the job done in the shortest time possible. Select use gauge table. How to start a sheet metal part in solidworks let s connect.

Create the solid part.