Enable Sheet Metal Solidworks

The next parameter is very important.

Enable sheet metal solidworks.

Search sheet metal toolbar in the solidworks knowledge base. The tab s depth and direction are automatically set to match the parameters of the base flange feature. On the model select a linear edge on an end face of a cylindrical or conical face or select a planar face for fixed face or edge. Click base flange tab on the sheet metal toolbar or click insert sheet metal base flange.

On the inside metal is compressed while on the outside it expands. The tab is added to the sheet metal part. The tab s depth and direction are automatically set to match the parameters of the base flange feature. Click base flange tab on the sheet metal toolbar or click insert sheet metal base flange.

In the featuremanager design tree right click sheet metal and click edit feature. When metal is bent it deforms. Solidworks 3d allows you to quickly create sheet metal part designs using a simple design process saving you time and development costs thanks to specific sheet metal features. Right click on the toolbar and activate sheet metal.

Create a sketch on a plane or planar face that meets the sheet metal tab requirements. Under sheet metal gauges select use gauge table and select a table. Click on the sheet metal. Search sheet metal tab in the solidworks knowledge base.

Now sketch and use smart dimension to give a dimension to the design. We will focus on the flange method where a sheet metal part is created in the formed state using specialized sheet metal features. First create a new part. We can use these features to create sheet metal designs with several different methods.

Solidworks sheet metal tutorial. Provide feedback on this topic solidworks welcomes your feedback concerning the presentation accuracy and thoroughness of the documentation. Sheet metal parts are generally used as enclosures for components or to provide support to other components. The tab is added to the sheet metal part.