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
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.