I have a sheet metal part created. I then mirrored the part for RH LH versions. I then apply bends to the mirrored version. In the original I have a keyway punched and then it get bent across the keyway for bolt head clearance as the part is slid over a bolt before tightening. When I go tho the flattened version the keyway looks fine. In the mirrored version, when I go to the flattened version the keyway is stretched across the bend material creating an oblong looking key way. What gives? The reason I need the flat in the mirrored version is to detail the keyway on the print in that state. And yes I tried the ol' "Rh shown-LH and RH required" note but that didn't fly with the man. We have to have a part number for every stinkin component, so he says! Sucks sometimes...TIA
Heres one for you...Sheet Metal
May 28, 2004
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In your flattened configuration reference the flattened config of the RH part . Once you have a flattened config in you RH part and one in your LH part right click on the mirrored part feature and list external refs.
In the external ref dialogue you can change the referenced config to the flatpattern of the RH part and it will only change it for the current config.
The drawback to this method is that you loose your bend lines and on a complex part this can be quite a problem but your flatpatterns will be identical. If you unckeck simplify bends in the RH part you can use the bend surfaces to create accurate centerlines, I haven't checked this for accuracy though.
Corey
AWSOME! Thanks dude...you should do this professional like ;0)
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