I"d like to create a conical shape where one end is not a circle but a slot shape. The final part would be sheet metal. It could be up to 8 pieces if necessary.
Is this possibly in solid works? I could also attempt this as octagonal, or decagonal. I am using SolidWorks 2014 BTW.
The final assembly is supposed to be a funnel for a large axial fan.
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I'm not exactly sure if this is what you are after but I will give it a shot. The sheet metal loft needs to be done in the part environment and must have a break in each profile for this to work. I have attached a 2014 file.
You can get a flat pattern of this by using the sheet metal tool "Flatten".