Hello
I still have a small spring problem and therefore another small question, especially for sheet metal experts.
Is it possible to make this spring from a flat setting? If so, could you explain to me the necessary method please?
See pictures & step attached (dimensions are in inches originally).
Thank you in advance.
Alex
I think it can be done in a straight line
then you will have to make a deform but your circle will be open
It's up to you to do your length development
create a crease at the desired radius and angle
Make your cuts
and after a deformation via your basic sketch and an unclosed circle sketch
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Thanks Gt22, but I don't have a lot of experience in sheet metal work, wouldn't you have a semblance of an identical part to see what are the functions you would use?
When you say deform, is it an available function or a state of the part?
Is it possible to combine the "Sketched Fold" and "Brushed Folded Sheet" functions?
Hi a.leblanc,
See if it can help you.
http://www.lynkoa.com/tutos/solidworks/comment-faire-une-virole-avec-un-soyage
You replace the sketch with the profile of your spring and do one or two material removals and then a circular repetition and it should work.
AC Cobra 427, yes I've already tried, but I'd like to make the grooves since the flat and then deform it
Finally, I use a 3D sketch for the grooves and the bending function to have a circular part. It's heavy, but I made a part that is easily configurable from the custom properties pane, you just have to be patient and it's occasional.