3 Replies Latest reply on Mar 19, 2010 3:40 PM by 1-4EQZK9

Can Surface Quilt be flattened in SW???

1-6WPNI3 Mar 19, 2010 1:18 PM

Hi all,

Can surface quilt be flattened so i can know what area and size is needed for bottle label or something like that.

So as result is developed surface true area.

Thanks for reply

Miles

Re: Can Surface Quilt be flattened in SW???

Matt Lombard Mar 19, 2010 1:21 PM (in response to 1-6WPNI3)

You cannot flatten surfaces with double curvature in Solidworks. SW can only flatten single curvature if you do it using sheet metal functionality.
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  Robert Stupplebeen Mar 19, 2010 3:22 PM (in response to Matt Lombard)
  
  I have done FEA for an approximation. Set up contact with a rigid plate and increase gravity or a pressure load until it is flat enough. This is sensitive to Poisson's ratio though so vary that to make sure your results are accurate enough for your application. I hope this helps.
  
  Rob Stupplebeen
  
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Re: Can Surface Quilt be flattened in SW???

1-4EQZK9 Mar 19, 2010 3:40 PM (in response to 1-6WPNI3)

Hi Miles,

We have a number of Add-ins that SW has partnered with to provide flattening - BlankWorks, LogoPress and 3D quickpress. You can check them out on our Partner page at the SW website.

Regards

Mark
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