How to flatten a spiral

[Tapani Sjöman]

I have a sheet metal spiral and need to get it flattened. Can you help me? Is it possible to flatten?

[SPerman]

Could you create the part using the flex command?

https://help.solidworks.com/2023/englis ... Redirect=1

[gupta9665]

Yes but you need to use a different method to model it (check following videos) or use surface flatten tool (you need to have SW premium version).

[Tapani Sjöman]

Thank you for your messages! I have never done Flex and don't know if I can make it.

Lofted Bends might be an option, but need to play a bit with it. Not sure if it works for many round helix thoug.

Yes, Lofted bend looks working!