Use the convert to sheet metal propertymanager to convert a solid or surface body to a.
Solidworks convert to sheet metal.
Insert rips and bends into the part.
In the propertymanager under sheet metal gauges set options if you want to use a gauge table.
When a rip is required to create a sheet metal part you can use 2d and 3d sketches to define the rip.
How to convert a solid to sheet metal in solidworks step 1.
Converting an imported part to a sheet metal part.
Use the convert to sheet metal tool method 2.
If you don t have the sheet metal tab open right click in the area where the 1 arrow points then click sheet.
You can convert any imported sheet metal type part to a solidworks sheet metal part.
Solidworks convert to sheet metal cylinder.
Create the solid part.
You must create the sketch before converting the solid body to a sheet metal part.
How to convert to sheet metal in solidworks method 1.
For more information about solid.
Using rip sketches with convert to sheet metal.
Click convert to sheet metal sheet metal toolbar or insert sheet metal convert to sheet metal.
Convert to sheet metal propertymanager.
Select use gauge table.
To convert a solid part to a sheet metal part.