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Mastering SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal

Mastering SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal

By : Johno Ellison, Ellison
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Mastering SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal

Mastering SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal

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By: Johno Ellison, Ellison
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Overview of this book

SOLIDWORKS© is the premier software choice for 3D engineering and product design applications across a wide range of industries, and the Sheet Metal module forms an important part of this powerful program. This book will help you to understand exactly what Sheet Metal is, why it is used, and how you can make the most of this fundamental design feature. You’ll start by understanding the basic tools, including Base Flanges and Sketched Bends, before moving on to more complex features such as Custom Forming Tools and Lofted Bends. The book covers all the necessary tools in a step-by-step manner and shares practical manufacturing tips and tricks that will allow you to apply the skills that you learn to real-world situations. By the end of this SOLIDWORKS book, you’ll have understood how to make the best use of SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal tools and be able to create a whole range of 3D models and designs confidently.
Table of Contents (18 chapters)
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Preface
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Section 1: Getting Started with the Sheet Metal Module
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Section 1: Getting Started with the Sheet Metal Module
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Chapter 1: Sheet Metal Basics – Exploring Sheet Metal Properties and Material Selection
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Chapter 1: Sheet Metal Basics – Exploring Sheet Metal Properties and Material Selection
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Technical requirements
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Introducing Sheet Metal
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Creating a Base Flange
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Sheet Metal properties
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Other Base Flange options and flattening parts
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Considerations when selecting sheet metal materials
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Summary
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Chapter 2: Adding Bends Using Edge Flanges
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Chapter 2: Adding Bends Using Edge Flanges
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Using Edge Flanges
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Edge Flanges – advanced options
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Summary
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Chapter 3: Getting Familiar with Basic Tools in Sheet Metal
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Chapter 3: Getting Familiar with Basic Tools in Sheet Metal
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Adding and removing material using Tabs, Cuts, and Holes
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Using the Miter Flange tool
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Using the Hem feature
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Adding Sketched Bends
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Creating and using Jogs
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Summary
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Chapter 4: Creating Sheet Metal Drawings and Exporting Files
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Chapter 4: Creating Sheet Metal Drawings and Exporting Files
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SolidWorks Drawings overview
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Creating basic 2D drawings of Sheet Metal parts
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Using Flat Pattern views
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Exporting Sheet Metal parts for manufacturing
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Section 2: Advanced Sheet Metal Tools
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Section 2: Advanced Sheet Metal Tools
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Chapter 5: Creating Complex Parts Using Swept Flanges and the Fold/Unfold Tools
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Chapter 5: Creating Complex Parts Using Swept Flanges and the Fold/Unfold Tools
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How to use Swept Flanges
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Swept Flange versus Miter Flange
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Folding and unfolding
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Why use Fold/Unfold?
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Unfolding versus flattening
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Chapter 6: Utilizing Gussets, Cross Breaks, and Vents to Add Part Details
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Chapter 6: Utilizing Gussets, Cross Breaks, and Vents to Add Part Details
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Working with Gussets
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Using Cross Breaks
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Using Vents
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Chapter 7: Producing Advanced Shapes Using Lofted Bends
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Chapter 7: Producing Advanced Shapes Using Lofted Bends
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Creating Formed Lofted Bends
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Adding Bent Lofted Bends
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Chapter 8: Joining Multi-Sheet Parts Using Tab and Slot Features
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Chapter 8: Joining Multi-Sheet Parts Using Tab and Slot Features
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Adding Tab and Slot features
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Adjusting Tab and Slot properties
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Chapter 9: Finishing Off Models Using Corner Details
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Chapter 9: Finishing Off Models Using Corner Details
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Reducing gaps by using Closed Corners
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Removing corner gaps by adding Welded Corners
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Getting rid of sharp corners with the Break-Corner/Corner-Trim tool
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Preparing your model for manufacturing using Corner Relief
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Chapter 10: Adding 3D Details to Models with Forming Tools
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Chapter 10: Adding 3D Details to Models with Forming Tools
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Using Forming Tools
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Modifying existing Forming Tools
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Creating Custom Forming Tools
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Section 3: Converting 3D Parts to Sheet Metal and Creating a Sheet Metal Enclosure
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Section 3: Converting 3D Parts to Sheet Metal and Creating a Sheet Metal Enclosure
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Chapter 11: Converting to Sheet Metal Using the Insert Bends Tool
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Chapter 11: Converting to Sheet Metal Using the Insert Bends Tool
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Using the Insert Bends tool with Shelled parts
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Using the Insert Bends tool with Thin Feature parts
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Chapter 12: Building Sheet Metal Parts Using the Convert to Sheet Metal Tool
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Chapter 12: Building Sheet Metal Parts Using the Convert to Sheet Metal Tool
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Using the Convert to Sheet Metal tool
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Convert to Sheet Metal – Advanced Options
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Solving conversion issues
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Chapter 13: Practical Example: The Sheet Metal Enclosure
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Chapter 13: Practical Example: The Sheet Metal Enclosure
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Creating the enclosure base
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Adding more details to the enclosure
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Creating an enclosure lid
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Adding final details to the enclosure
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Creating the enclosure base

Our example enclosure will consist of two components – the base and the lid – both made within the same SolidWorks part file. These will each be made as separate sheets within the part file, starting off with the base sheet.

Throughout this chapter, the instructions given are more of a guide than hard-and-fast parameters, so feel free to experiment with different sizes and features as you see fit.

To create the base, follow these steps:

  1. Start a new SolidWorks part document.
  2. First, we will draw the Base Flange profile. Start a Sketch on the Top Plane and sketch a 350x600mm rectangle, as shown in Figure 13.1:
    Figure 13.1 – Sketching a rectangle for the Base Flange profile

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Figure 13.1 – Sketching a rectangle for the Base Flange profile

Sketching Tip!

Remember to always Fully Define your sketches by using Smart Dimensions and Relations.

In this case, I recommend using a Center Rectangle tool and starting from the Origin. This will mean that the Front and Right...

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