Sheet Metal Design

This course will focus on building sheet metal parts using SOLIDWORKS 3D software. This course will teach the best methods for creating sheet metal parts from scratch, developing flat patterns from existing solid models, and using sheet metal specific features such as forming tools, tabs, edge flanges, miter flanges and more.

Duration: 1 day
This course will focus on building sheet metal parts using SOLIDWORKS 3D software. This course will teach the best methods for creating sheet metal parts from scratch, developing flat patterns from existing solid models, and using sheet metal specific features such as forming tools, tabs, edge flanges, miter flanges and more.

Prerequisite: Users attending this course are expected to have completed the SOLIDWORKS Essentials Training course
Main Topics Covered:

Creating Sheet Metal Models
Setting Up Bend Allowance
Using Corner Treatments
Auto Relief Settings
Edge & Miter Flanges
Flattening, Unfolding and Folding
Creating Detailed Flat Pattern Drawings
Creating & Using Forming Tools
Curved Edge Flanges
Designing in the Flat
Using Symmetry
Parts with Existing Rounds
Complex Lofted Bends
Bend Deviation & Bend Regions
In Context Sheet Metal Design
Converting Solids
Ripping Closed Corners
Applying Weld Beads to Corners
Unrolling Cylinders & Cones
Creating Process Plans
Multi – Body Sheet Metal Design