Hi, I'm trying to create a flattened part from a tube that has been spiral cut. I'm not sure if I should start with the tube and work towards a flattened part, or start with a flattened part and work towards the tube. My finished tube is 12" OD X .125" wall X 12" OAL. I need two revolutions w/ a 6" pitch. I'd like to have the flattend part water cut for subsequently conversion into the tube shape. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Without looking at your part (sorry for that) I would suggest a loft bend. That can be flatten.
Good morning Ken,
Is this a slot or do you want two pcs out of the part you uploaded??
Later,
John
Thanks for the reply, John. I suppose it would be described as a slot/cut. In the end, I'd like to have a singular flat piece of material cut to size, and then I will spiral form it into a tube. Thanks
Solidworks cannot convert this shape into a sheet metal part.
There you go.
Good morning Alin,
Good one, , I was trying another way and screwed up.
Later,
John
John, I bet that your approach would work nice with a spiral...
Alin,
Ken is trying to flatten this shape.
Yes - that's correct. Thanks, Troy.
Good afternoon Troy,
All you need to add to Alin's model is the top and bottom needs to be cut off, which you should be able to do it after you insert the Lofted Bends, it's all possible.
Later,
John
Thanks, Alin. So I'm still stuck w/ SW 2011. Can you talk me through the sequence, or share a screen shot of the Feature Tree?
Thanks
no problem, I'll attach a 2011 file in 5 minutes
just out of curiosity, what do you need this for? why is it necesarry?
2011 model:
Note: I created the planes in a hurry. You can adjust them as you see fit, as long as you leave a tiny little bit of the original loft edge to keep Troy happy.
Actually Troy is right. If you eliminate the loft edges, you would not be able to flatten it again.
Actually if you delete the loft edges, there are workarounds for that too.
Watch this video: CLICK HERE
Thanks for everyone's input and assistance!
2011 model:
Note: I created the planes in a hurry. You can adjust them as you see fit, as long as you leave a tiny little bit of the original loft edge to keep Troy happy.
Actually Troy is right. If you eliminate the loft edges, you would not be able to flatten it again.