These functions simplify sheet metal design, validate the production process and optimize sheet metal sequencing for the production environment. Solidworks is a powerful 3d solid modeling system that is popular with cad users everywhere, but to become really proficient at the more involved functionality in solidworks one really needs specialized training or a comprehensive book like the solidworks bible thoroughly covers solidwork features using realworld examples author, matt lombard. Solidworks tutorial sheet metal applying kfactor video. Sheetmetal characteristics elongation the capability of the sheet metal to stretch without necking and failure. Views, broken out sections, lock view sheet focus, transferring sketch entities tofrom views, bill of materials, and custom properties. Intheeventthatyoureceivearequestfromanyagencyoftheu.
Apr 05, 2017 41 videos play all solidworks sheet metal cad cam tutorial solidworks sheet metal tutorial for beginner 1 base flangetab, edge flange, miter flange, hem duration. This video tutorial is from my video tutorial course on solidworks sheet metal, whats new, lesson 17, filmed in solidworks 2010, but is. This same tool can be used to make a flat piece of sheet metal that one would use to add edge flanges and other useful sheet metal features. You can access commands in solidworks using menus, toolbars and the mouse. Certified solidworks professional cswpsmtl advanced. Metal projects welding projects metal crafts metal working tools metal tools pliage tole sheet metal work sheet metal fabrication metal shaping the outside portion of the sheet will undergo tension and stretch to a greater length, while the inside portion experiences compression and shortens. In this tutorial i will show you how to model a rope in sw, using the sketch on. Edge flange see figure 3 can be used to add an attached wall to any sheet metal body. When you expand that feature, the subfeatures are basebend1, basebend2, and basebend3. A sheet formed part is usually obtained through a number of operation phases final surface intermediate surface. Phone holder introduction this lesson focuses on designing a sheet metal part from the flattened include a series of bends. Start a new inch part, right click on any toolbar and check the sheet metal tool for the sheetmetal toolbar to be available. Introduction to solidworks sheet metal for technology page 19 exercise 2.
Solidworks 2010 l advanced techniques l 3d sketch 11 sketches. The sheet metal tool allows you to quickly create sheet metal part designs using a simple design process, all helping to save time and development costs. Click sheetmetalinsert bends, click flat face as reference when it flatten. Smart sheet metal unfold in autocad is a powerful autocad plugin tool to convert any 3d model into the 2d contour.
Solidworks sheet metal tutorial solidworks tutorials. If you need a pdf files of these exercises,you can download from our website. Sheet metal tutorial in the following tutorial you will cover the basic features of the solid w orks sheet metal tool by modelling the component shown opposite. Yieldpoint elongation lueders bands on lowcarbon steels and almg alloys. Preparation materials sheet metal, weldments, surfacing, mold.
You can design a sheet metal part on its own without any references to the parts it will enclose, you can design the part in the context of an assembly that contains the enclosed components, or you can design the part within another part document in a multibody environment. Ive made custom gage tables based on industry standards. Solidworks sheet metal design 3d design demo library. Editing solidworks sheet metal bend subfeatures computer. Solidworks weldments dassault systemes solidworks corporation 175 wyman street waltham, ma 02451 u. Learning solidworks 2010 serves as a resource for helping students prepare for the certified solidworks associate cswa certification exam. Sep 27, 2006 this exercise provide stepbystep instructions for students to explore sheet metal functionality.
We will show you a couple of ways to create a product out of sheetmetal and we will show you how to make a drawing in 2d. Smart sheet metal unfold in autocad is a powerful autocad plug in tool to convert any 3d model into the 2d contour. Views, broken out sections, lock viewsheet focus, transferring sketch entities tofrom views, bill of materials, and custom properties. It is simply each individual bend in a sheet metal feature. Sheetmetaloverviewanddefinitions materiallibrarypropertyfile thematerialnamesandpropertysetsarestoredinanexternalmaterialdatabase file,material. Discover the solidworks sheet metal design demo from the solidworks 3d design demo library.
The depth of a tab feature is automatically set to the thickness of the sheet metal part. Lessons 1 and 2 of this tutorial cover the modeling of thinwalled parts. May 11, 2015 when creating sheet metal parts in solidworks, each sheet metal feature includes subfeatures. Part, assembly, drawings, sheet metal, surface design, mold. Converting a solid part to a sheet metal part in solidworks. When creating sheet metal parts in solidworks, each sheet metal feature includes subfeatures.
The reference origin of the current sketch plane is displayed. Solidworks standard delivers robust 3d design capabilities, performance, and easeofuse. Solidworks 2010 sp05 to disable web help from within solidworks and use local help instead, click help. Solidworks pcb 43 solidworks sheet metal 65 solidworks simulation 207 communication topics. May 22, 20 the 1 part i can easily convert to sheet metal, i can also sketch on faces etc this part has 2 bends the 2nd part i cant convert to sheet metal,its as if it just does not recognize a planar face this part has 5 bends featuerworks only recognizes bends,holes et not faces, i might be wrong please correct help me if this isnt the case. Dec 18, 2018 solidworks sheet metal exercise youtube. When you create a sheet metal part in solidworks, you generally design the part in the folded state. Using weldments tool this sketch has been converted to structural frame. See more ideas about sheet metal, solidworks tutorial and metal. To view this part in flatten form click sheetmetalflatten. Preparation materials sheet metal, weldments, surfacing.
Introduction to cad and cam for metal sheet processing. Drawings assembly and details machine drawing pdf sheet metal drawing, autocad isometric drawing. Sheet metal tutorial institute of technology, sligo. The model and drawings will also serve as a classroom for examination questions based on developments and orthographic projection. After selecting solidworks tutorials in the help menu, first choose the option all solidworks tutorials shown in the tutorials by category box on the home page and then pick the sheet metal assignment. You will learn about working with sheet metal in solidworks. Solidworks2010 folder is the working folder for this.
By default, your sketch is relative to the default coordinate system in the model. In this solidworks video tutorial a complete process of creating a weldments frame and creating a sheet metal part has been shown. With this tool user can utilize the powerful model capability in autocad to create any sheet metal model and then unfold the sheet metal model into 2d contour layout for the nc machines. Planchard official certified solidworks professional certification guide solidworks 2018, 2 david c. Quickly and costeffectively create a wide range of sheet metal part designs using a wide range of flexible tools to meet your specific needs. Rightclick on the toolbar and activate sheet metal. To switch to one of the other two default planes, press the tab key.
Solidworks standard also includes wizards to automate. Certified solidworks professional advanced preparation materials certified solidworks professional advanced preparation materials sheet metal, weldments, surfacing, mold tools and drawing tools solidworks 2016 paul tran cswe, cswi better textbooks lower prices sdc publications. In this tutorial you will make a simple container and a candlestick out of sheetmetal. Sep 03, 2009 to view more of the great features in solidworks 2010 visit. Have fun if you cannot find the sheetmetal tool in you main tool menu, you can right click. Sheet metal in solidworks sheet metal parts are generally used as enclosures for components or to provide support to other components. Sheet metal part are created in the 3d formed state and manufactured in the 2d flat state. To view more of the great features in solidworks 2010 visit. Solidworks flow simulation, and solidworks 2010 are product names of. Planchard official certified solidworks professional certification guide solidworks 2018, 2 manual solidworks solidworks manual solidworks composer. Activating sheet metal mode sheet metal components are modelled in the part environment by activating the sheet metal tool bar. Computerized design of metal sheet parts in the solidworks environment. This exercise provide stepbystep instructions for students to explore sheet metal functionality.
The base of the sheetmetal part has been generated. Solidworks sheet metal dassault systemes solidworks corporation 175 wyman street waltham, massachusetts 02451 usa. Employers can be confident that an individual with this certification understands the set of solidworks tools that aid in the design of sheet metal components. This allows you to capture the design intent and the dimensions of the finished part. Sheet metal drafting using solidworks teaches basic drafting techniques and sheet metal drafting using solidworks. When you design sheet metal in the solidworks software, you can use a base flange instead of an extrude to create the base of the part. Apr 06, 2020 here is a quick solidworks sheet metal tutorial.
Luders bands can be eliminated by coldrolling the thickness by 0. Solidworks 2010 l advanced techniques l 3d sketch 14 x z y x x x z y z 3. Belt and pulley mechanism conneted to dc motor, sheet metal housing duration. Convert solid part to sheet metal part in solidworks to. Apply to mechanical drafter, sheet metal mechanic, designer and more. Click on the top plane and then create a new sketch. Solidworks sheet metal design capability makes manufacturers within the sheet metal product industry to easily derive flat patterns with required gauge and bend allowances quickly. Partner products 20 aras plm 17 draftsight 17 driveworks. The text addresses key topics featured on the exam and identifies recommended competencies related to each cswa exam category. If there is no icon visible the program can be started through start all programs solidworks 2006. It is because of these friendly features that makes solidworks as one of the leading choices for engineers across the globe.
How to convert a solid to sheet metal in solidworks. Import an autocad drawing as a solidworks csize sheet format. In solidworks 2007, the sheet metal gage tables are metric only, even when they claim to be inch. To begin, using the left mouse button double click on the solidworks icon on the pc desktop screen to open the program.
It, sligo cad me3 6 sheet metal exercise 1 sheet metal tutorial using the solidworks tutorials in the help menu, complete the sheet metal assignment. The text begins with simple solid models and proceeds to complex sheet metal assemblies with drawings, exploded views, parts lists, revisions, and other items related to the field. Things like this would have to be address in a good sheet metal book for solidworks. Aug 03, 2019 solidworks sheet metal design capability makes manufacturers within the sheet metal product industry to easily derive flat patterns with required gauge and bend allowances quickly. Tangency when working in a 3d sketch, a graphical assistant is provided to help you maintain. I mainly posted this because i think its something solidworks should do automatically.
A new version of the sheet metal exam in english has been released and requires the use of solidworks 2011 or later. How to create simple sheet metal bend solidworks tutorials. You must use at least solidworks 2010 for this exam. Official certified solidworks professional certification guide solidworks 2015 2017 david c. Here we have a solid body that i would like to convert into a sheet metal box then get the flat pattern to make it. Solidworks tutorial sheet metal part design bend allowance. Convert entities tool solidworks 2010 tutorial this lesson teaches you how to use the convert entities tool in solidworks 2010. Not only can you create fully detailed parts, assemblies, and productionlevel drawings, but you can access all the tools required to generate complex surfaces, sheet metal flat patterns, and structural welded assemblies. Solidworks sheet metal functions can create bends from existing square corners and. May 23, 2009 solidworks tutorial sheet metal applying kfactor. The direction of the depth automatically coincides with the sheet metal part to prevent a disjoint body. Question asked by chris manger on sep 24, 2010 latest reply on sep 27.
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