I want to make a pipe with 90 degree elbow made of sheet metal. I can't do a regular loft and change it to sheet metal because you can only change a part to sheet metal in one direction. I have tried "lofted bend" but I didn't see where you can pick the "guide path" if you have that ability. Also after I make the pipe I want to be able to place hole(s)/cut(s) into it and be able to flatten it.
Thanks
PS: I have SW11
Good afternoon Thomas,
Welcome to the Forum,
Attached is how I do it, and I think you should be able to open with 2011, if not let me know and I can get you screen shots. How many segments did you want, also diameter of the pipe and elbow radius.
Later,
John
Thanks! This is exactly was I wanted.
However I am having issues performing the sheet metal conversion. I selected the edge and all of my parameters are the same as yours. And when I hit enter I am left with a thin rectangle strip
Good afternoon Thomas,
Can you just change the on I sent and modify it, my part already has the sheet metal feature in?
Later,
John
Good afternoon Thomas,
The solution was to use the insert bend feature rather than the convert to sheet metal feature,
Later,
John
Good afternoon Thomas,
Welcome to the Forum,
Attached is how I do it, and I think you should be able to open with 2011, if not let me know and I can get you screen shots. How many segments did you want, also diameter of the pipe and elbow radius.
Later,
John