Hi everyone.
I have a modelled a ”worm” (its for a fan) and i need to unfold it to a piece of sheet metal, so i can get the correct dimensions for cutting out the plate before bending etc.
dows anyone knows how to do that?
thanks in advance¨
Klaus
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gupta9665 11:57 pm on November 9, 2010 Permalink
Can you attach the part to look at and suggest you something.
Klaus 4:36 am on November 10, 2010 Permalink
It comes woth an error when i try to attach the media. So i have uploaded the part (IGES-file), and here is a link for direct download:
https://www.sugarsync.com/pf/D820923_6635649_606411
gupta9665 5:43 am on November 10, 2010 Permalink
You need to zip the file before attaching here.
gupta9665 12:19 am on November 11, 2010 Permalink
I would suggest you to model it flat and then using flx command (Insert > Feature > Flex) bend/twist to required shape. SW currently can’t handle this types of bend OR use a 3rd party tool from FTI (http://www.forming.com/blankworks.htm)
Klaus 1:21 am on November 11, 2010 Permalink
Actually, i found out how to make the profile with two 3D.sketches and a lofted bend
gupta9665 1:38 am on November 11, 2010 Permalink
But problem with that is you can’t use guide curves
I tried making your part with that but that was not matching the exact geometry, hence didn’t suggested you that method.