The same part has different weights when it is folded and
planned, correct it would have the same weight.
I am using version 2010
The same part has different weights when it is folded and
planned, correct it would have the same weight.
I am using version 2010
The fact that SW reports a different weight for the part in the flat vs. the folded configs is to be expected.
In the real world, you cut out a part in the flat and then bend it. The amount of material in the part remains the same. The SW flat weight would be correct.
But in the real world, bending the part will push a small amount of material off the ends of the bends (sometimes called bend swell) and in the SW model that doesn't happen. In the real world, the outside radius is actually larger than the inside radius plus the material thickness, and in the SW model those faces are concentric. Therfore the difference.
WT
Erik, I'm assuming that you are talking of a SW file. Would you be interested to share the file giving you issues with weight so that some one can check it.
but deepak i think in solidworks sheet metal part gives different weight in flatten and folded state. so whats the reason of checking eric's model. whatever model u take, it gives the different weight in different state.
i am not arguing just a simple question, what u want to find out?
Regards'
Devi Prasad Samal
I did checked one simple model before posting my comment. And I never knew if SW displays different weight for different states.
deepak you should try this in a bigger sheetmetal model. atleast 8 to 10 edge flanges or more.
or u can try this file
Try change the factor K.
This situation is correct. Process of bending is process of plastic deformation material in bend zone. The material has flow under pressure force (upper tool). See attach.
The fact that SW reports a different weight for the part in the flat vs. the folded configs is to be expected.
In the real world, you cut out a part in the flat and then bend it. The amount of material in the part remains the same. The SW flat weight would be correct.
But in the real world, bending the part will push a small amount of material off the ends of the bends (sometimes called bend swell) and in the SW model that doesn't happen. In the real world, the outside radius is actually larger than the inside radius plus the material thickness, and in the SW model those faces are concentric. Therfore the difference.
WT