Bending Curved Sheet Metal Solidworks

A quick tour and introduction using the solidworks sheet metal sketch bend feature.

Bending curved sheet metal solidworks.

So we took a part that was imported into solidworks and set out to work on finding the best solution for this. In this tutorials you will learn how to utilize sheetmetal tool such insert bend and flaten. Position the triad where you want the bend to start. Solidworks how to create a simple sheet metal part in solidworks.

Use line sketch l shape dimension sketch with smart dimension as 1in x 1in. Next apply the bends using the bending option in the solidworks flex feature. Click front plane and click on sketch. The three main options that you will select between are.

Solidworks multibody part functionality lets you work with several bodies in one part to create complex sheet metal designs. In solidworks this is achieved by selecting the relevant bend allowance options in the sheet metal tool. When working in sheet metal we need to be able take a folded sheet flatten it and have an accurate size flat pattern. Forming tools are parts that act as dies that bend stretch or otherwise form sheet metal to create form features such as louvers lances flanges and ribs.

Bar prior to bending. Enter the bend radius which will position the trim planes for the length of the bend. Sheet metal features when you click insert bendson the sheet metal toolbar or click insert sheet metal bends two distinct stages are applied to the sheet metal part. Enter the angle of the bend in this example 180 degrees.