So I am modeling a sheet metal part that I need help on. We take a piece that is flat with a hole in it and then make 2 bends on it, but the material is deformed so I am to sure how or if I can do it so it will unfold properly.
Here is the piece in the flat
Here is it shown belt, but I can't get it to flatten.
Anyone have any idea how to do it or even if it is possible?
Sheet Metal Bend - is it possible
Re: Sheet Metal Bend - is it possible
I think this reply from another thread is appropriate here:
IndianaDave wrote: ↑Tue Aug 16, 2022 3:05 pm That's not technically a sheetmetal part, as far as Solidworks is concerned...
It's not manufactured via sheetmetal forming processes. You can't make that in a sheetmetal brake.
It is a stamping. made with a stamping die.
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Re: Sheet Metal Bend - is it possible
We do it in a press brake, you do the across bend first then overhang the end of the die to put the shallow angle bend in. But yes, the part is deformed with the second bend so I don't think the software can do it.
Re: Sheet Metal Bend - is it possible
Have you tried using a form tool?
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Re: Sheet Metal Bend - is it possible
Surface Flatten can get a flat, not 100% but enough for bending.