CAnnondale Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Hi, I have a query on Solidworks nor Solidedge. Does it has a capability to do a pattern like sheet metal dev. do? From 3D Elbow to a flat pattern (see attach image for clearer pics) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameslsmith Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Solidworks doesn't like curves on curves with sheet metal development. So I'd say it wouldn't be able to develop an elbow tube....Not unless they've changed things in 2013. However I have used it for multiple kits and even had the guys as Solid Solutions write a macro for me to develop entire multi-body sheet metal parts in to one drawing file of flat patterns. It just depends on what you're trying to flatten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAnnondale Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 Solidworks doesn't like curves on curves with sheet metal development. So I'd say it wouldn't be able to develop an elbow tube....Not unless they've changed things in 2013. However I have used it for multiple kits and even had the guys as Solid Solutions write a macro for me to develop entire multi-body sheet metal parts in to one drawing file of flat patterns. It just depends on what you're trying to flatten. Hi jameslsmith, Thank you for the info shared regarding the query. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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