I took the basic training class two weeks ago and I can make circle and squares. Now I am in the fab shop and we roll sheet metal. I would like to find a site where I can get some basic understanding of how SW unfolds cones and how to put in holes in the shape so when make a model I don't have to redraw the holes in the flat pattern for the burn table.
Thanks Steve
Have you read the help? Sheet metal has one of the most extensive help sections of any SW functionality. As you read it do the examples in the help so you know what they actually do. What you are asking is pretty basic. It would help the NG if you had a specific case.
Steve wrote:
I took you advise and re took the on line Sheet metal course again. But the issue is the same I don't know how to keep cut with the flat pattern after I have made them in the model. Or I put them in the flat pattern and they are on a plane somewhere in space after I fold the model. Is there a way to attach the cut to the model?
Steve
T> Have you read the help? Sheet metal has one of the most extensive help
Hi Steve,
Use the Unfold command insert your cut and then use the Fold command. Don't confuse the Flatten and Unfold commands.
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If you email me an example, I'd be happy to take a look at it.
John Layne
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Thanks Steve
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