I am having a problem converting the attached part into sheet metal. I need to use Aluminum 8 gauge, .1285 thickness. I am getting "Cannot be a Bend Edge as there is a face for this edge which is non-planar" error. The bend radius is .0625 and I am needing to keep the shape of the part as is. It seems Solidworks does not like the front face, whereas it will use the Top, Bottom, and Side.
Message was edited by: Carlos Varnell
you need to include the parts with the assembly
Thank you for informing of that. I had attached an assembly by mistake.
It's a very funky part.
It took me a while to figure out an approach that would flatten.
It's not perfect but it's really close.
Well done
Thanks.
Originally I had the base flange include the rear flange (like an "L" shape) but it wouldn't flatten.
I thought the large radius was the problem but it turned out to be the rear flange.
If you don't mind my asking, and pardon my ignorance, but what exactly did you do to convert the part?
converting or using insert bends on this part is not straight forward.
I would lean toward saying it's not possible.
that said, you need to model as sheet-metal from the start.
however, its beneficial to have your shelled solid to trace from.
I guess you can only convert to sheet metal if the bends are between flat faces. That particular part is simple enough that you might just want to remodel it.
I take that back, it isn't that simple. It appears the curved face isn't cylindrical, so you won't be able to create that with SW sheet metal.
Hi. I didn't pay to much attention to dimensions and exact form but here is my try to get this as a sheet metal part.
converting or using insert bends on this part is not straight forward.
I would lean toward saying it's not possible.
that said, you need to model as sheet-metal from the start.
however, its beneficial to have your shelled solid to trace from.