Convert a part from the surface to sheet metal

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Hello

 

a small problem... I can't convert the attached document into sheet metal.

Indeed, I want to convert it into sheet metal to be able to make a flat for laser cutting.

 

Does anyone have an idea?

 

Thank you


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Hi, if you have the 2016 version, it's possible like this:

If you have solidworks premium 2016 there is a way to get the DEV (it's one of the few features that is only available in premium version). You will have to use in insertion==>surface==>to lay flat

it's a new feature in 2016 that is not very widespread, I'm attaching the way I proceeded as well as the DXF file of the DEV and the 3D part in  2016 for those who want to see how we do it...  

See this tutorial:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z92yoJywSE

See also the help page which is quite complete:

http://help.solidworks.com/2014/french/SolidWorks/sldworks/c_Converting_Solid_Bodies_to_Sheet_Metal.htm

 

http://www.lynkoa.com/forum/t%C3%B4lerie/convertir-un-fichier-step-en-pi%C3%A9ce-de-tolerie

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Hello

Just select an edge and then go to:

insertion==>sheet metal==>folds "as in the attached file "


convertir_en_tolerie.docx
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Thank you AC cobra, indeed I just found insert folds and it works

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Hello, ac cobra 427 is right, that's what I just did.

Good luck

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