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by xmaniekx
Thu May 30, 2024 8:06 am
Forum: How To Questions
Topic: Laser cut square tube
Replies: 15
Views: 4203

Re: Laser cut square tube

Where I used to work we had BLM tube laser. We used BLM Artube to program tubes for the laser. This is a lot easier to do in Artube than in SW. I don't know who's cutting the tube for you but I'm guessing if you give them the dimensions they can design it in Artube or something similar and produce ...
by xmaniekx
Wed May 01, 2024 4:24 pm
Forum: How To Questions
Topic: Form Square Tube Using Sheet Metal Techniques
Replies: 10
Views: 986

Re: Laser cut square tube

Thank you Tim Hoover, I have finally finished my technical drawings. Laser technician accepted my files. I hope that it will be weldable after cutting. I really appreciate your help.
by xmaniekx
Tue Apr 30, 2024 3:47 am
Forum: How To Questions
Topic: Form Square Tube Using Sheet Metal Techniques
Replies: 10
Views: 986

Re: Laser cut square tube

Thank you Tim, that is even quicker method. Right now I am facing my biggest challenge - I have one frame that will be bent in two planes. IF I could get @ mike_miller 's method to work, it would be simple. Unfortunately - as with previous files - I cannot unbend more than once. Using @Tim Hoover 's...
by xmaniekx
Fri Apr 26, 2024 5:55 pm
Forum: How To Questions
Topic: Form Square Tube Using Sheet Metal Techniques
Replies: 10
Views: 986

Re: Laser cut square tube

I was able to get your test file to unfold by using "Convert to Sheet Metal", instead of "Base Flange/Tab". 1. Extrude your radius instead of Base Flange. 2. Combine all bodies 3. Convert to Sheet Metal, and select "Keep Body" 4. Combine, selecting sheet metal body fir...
by xmaniekx
Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:53 am
Forum: How To Questions
Topic: Laser cut square tube
Replies: 15
Views: 4203

Re: Laser cut square tube

It is based from @elmarklammer's method. I have extra features that you wouldn't need for bending the same direction. For example, the 3D sketch was added later for the third bend going in a different direction. Step 1: Create weldment feature leaving a gap between bodies to prevent the Combine fea...