How To Make A Sheet Metal Cone In Solidworks

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How to make a sheet metal cone in solidworks.

If you cannot insert an axis then the model is not an exact cone and cannot be unfolded. If you can insert an axis the model is an exact cone. Creating a sheet metal cone in solidworks can seem like a complex task but i m here to alleviate your worries and provide you with the correct workflow. Using my sheet metal open sketch technique we can draw an arc and its construction lines.

I typically like to start my first sketch on the top plane. Modeling and assemblies 374 views. How to create a sheet metal cone with solidworks march 2013 mp3 duration 0 55 size 2 10 mb my3dxperts 12 how to make a cone on solidworks mp3 duration 1 39 size 3 78 mb chogyboy 13. As a test try to insert an axis on the conical face.

When i had to do this i started with the template that solidworks had in it. In the tutorial video we re presented with a cone designed with the revolve shell and cut extrude features. However sheet metal parts created with the lofted bends feature avoid this limitation and unfold appropriately. When applying the insert bends feature located on the sheet metal toolbar or from the insert dropdown menu under sheet metal solidworks tells us a non linear edge at the seam of this cone is invalid.

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