
Mastering SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal
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Mastering SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal
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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)
Preface
Section 1: Getting Started with the Sheet Metal Module
Chapter 1: Sheet Metal Basics – Exploring Sheet Metal Properties and Material Selection
Chapter 2: Adding Bends Using Edge Flanges
Chapter 3: Getting Familiar with Basic Tools in Sheet Metal
Chapter 4: Creating Sheet Metal Drawings and Exporting Files
Section 2: Advanced Sheet Metal Tools
Chapter 5: Creating Complex Parts Using Swept Flanges and the Fold/Unfold Tools
Chapter 6: Utilizing Gussets, Cross Breaks, and Vents to Add Part Details
Chapter 7: Producing Advanced Shapes Using Lofted Bends
Chapter 8: Joining Multi-Sheet Parts Using Tab and Slot Features
Chapter 9: Finishing Off Models Using Corner Details
Chapter 10: Adding 3D Details to Models with Forming Tools
Section 3: Converting 3D Parts to Sheet Metal and Creating a Sheet Metal Enclosure
Chapter 11: Converting to Sheet Metal Using the Insert Bends Tool
Chapter 12: Building Sheet Metal Parts Using the Convert to Sheet Metal Tool
Chapter 13: Practical Example: The Sheet Metal Enclosure
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