For example an 18 gauge is equivalent to a thickness of 0 0359in for a steel part.
How to do sheet metal in solidworks 2016.
However in some circumstances when the design requires certain types of geometry you can use non sheet metal feature tools then insert bends or convert the part to sheet metal.
This new 3d nesting application is seamlessly integrated within solidworks 2016 software enabling automated nesting of flat or 3d part or assembly models made from sheet stock including sheet metal plates plastics composites or wood.
We will focus on the flange method where a sheet metal part is created in the formed state using specialized sheet metal features.
You can design a sheet metal part on its own without any references to the parts it will enclose you can design the part in the context of an assembly that contains the enclosed components or you can design the part within another part document in a multibody environment.
There are specific sheet metal features you can use to create sheet metal bodies quickly.
I was able to get the gauges linked to the thicknesses by modified one of the solidworks provided tables k factor inches sample.
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Solidworks 3d allows you to quickly create sheet metal part designs using a simple design process saving you time and development costs thanks to specific sheet metal features.
A base flange is the first feature in a new sheet metal part.
Phone holder introduction this lesson focuses on designing a sheet metal part from the flattened state to include a series of bends.
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The model and drawings will also serve as a classroom for examination questions based on developments and orthographic projection.
I am trying to link the sheet metal gauge to the part thickness so that i can then link this in a part drawing.
Add a excel sheet metal table.
It is possible to use this kind of table in the sheet metal function of solidworks.
Both can be found in a nearby folder.
Program files solidworks corp solidworks lang english sheet metal gauge tables.
Introduction to solidworks sheet metal for technology page 19 exercise 2.
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Sheet metal parts are generally used as enclosures for components or to provide support to other components.
Everyone wishing to develop sheet metal projects in solidworks students engineers designers technicians and other professionals who want to improve their use of solidworks 2016 solidworks users who want to upgrade to this new release.
Nestingworks automatically nests layouts of solidworks parts and assemblies for production.
We can use these features to create sheet metal designs with several different methods.
Properly formatting the list of gauges is important.
Creating a base flange.
When one designs products with sheet metal industry uses the thickness values from a gauge table.
