Hello
I received this STEP file:
I have to turn it into a "flat" template to cut the same shape out of 1mm rubber.
I was thinking of thickening it and then trying to "unfold" it but, before going any further, I can't even thicken it.
The file is attached to the question, if you have any ideas, I'm interested.
Thank you all
I can't edit my question, so I specify here that it should be thickened outwards and not inwards.
Thank you
With the "Offset surface" function I can create a thickness of 1mm inwards
I would try like this:
All that remains is to adjust the ends and cut-outs...
@Bart: Yes, me too but it's outwards and then, the hardest part, unfolding the whole thing.
@remrem: I can't open the drive :/
Given your part (not too complicated at first glance), you would have done it faster to redraw it with a transition fold function and do 2 material removals. You would solve your 2 problems at once. No?
I get that, but then you have to unfold it.
+1 Benoit, I will have redone everything in volume.
Yes, that's for sure, after my lazy side sometimes takes over:D
But I don't think there are 50 solutions!
@Jose, I had a teacher who told me that you have to be EFFICIENT lazy. ;D
To unfold this part, it must be converted into sheet metal.
But to have this sheet metal part, it should not have so much non-flat face.
So for me, reproducing this part identically to unfold it is technically impossible for Solidworks.....
I'm going to repeat myself, but I think Logopres could do it.
Which version of SW José are you on?
Bart, are you sure it wouldn't work with a transition fold??????
Benoit, as the ends are not flat (when you look in front view), I think it's impossible
Logopress? I didn't know anything about it!
I'm on SW 2014 SP0 (since my last crash...).
On the other hand, if someone has Logopress to do a test..
Logopress is a software that is an addition to Solidworks.
It allows for unfolding complex shapes, as well as bending.
There is a test version to request from the dealer.
Here is the site: http://www.logopress3.com/fr/
Personally, I've never tested it, but according to my Solidworks reseller, it's very practical when you're in these situations.
:D Thank you Bart but double-check your link I think !! Not that I don't like your article on toys that have value but hey;)
(by the way, small HS, a Tamagotshi costs a lot in reality, even on Ebay...)
I haven't looked in detail, but since it seems to be in the last few millimeters that it's not quite in continuity, there may be a way to simplify, especially for a flexible part. No?
To be seen with logopress, or, let's be crazy, with SW2015! Isn't this a new thing?
HS: I have to talk with my daughter to sell some old toys! $236 a Betty Spaghetti !! 200 a Lite Brite !! :D
xD Sorry guys, wrong manip.
H.S: For me it's fake... Otherwise I'm rich $-)
I looked a little yesterday, to draw this shape "identically" it's technically impossible in sheet metal.
So you have to either change the shape of the part a little or go through another software:p
After that, that's my personal opinion.
I even tried to redraw it entirely, but it blocks at the folds, because the spokes are much too bright.
No, but I'll wait for the 15-day trial of logopress to give it a try.
If it doesn't work, I'll change the whole room.
Thank you in any case:)
With SpaceClaim, I can make you flat without any problem.