5 Replies Latest reply on Feb 6, 2015 10:23 AM by Roland Schwarz

can I model a "stamped" part in sheet metal in order to unfold it to get a blank shape for laser cutting?

Kenneth Westby Feb 6, 2015 9:33 AM

I'm looking to make some stamped sheet metal parts, but want to feed them into a press one at a time. We are small time operators, no room for progressive blanking presses. How can I model the stamped pieced in sheet metal in order to get an unfolded view for the laser or water jet cutter?

Re: can I model a "stamped" part in sheet metal in order to unfold it to get a blank shape for laser cutting?

Kelvin Lamport Feb 6, 2015 9:36 AM (in response to Kenneth Westby)

That depends entirely upon the shape of the part. Some shapes may require different approaches. Can you post examples here?
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  Kenneth Westby Feb 6, 2015 9:48 AM (in response to Kelvin Lamport)
  
  I can. Let's see if I can get this on here with out messing it up.
  
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    Kelvin Lamport Feb 6, 2015 9:53 AM (in response to Kenneth Westby)
    
    Either use the Use advance editor link at the top RH corner of the reply box, or edit one of your previous posts, and then use the Attach link at the bottom RH corner.
    
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    Kenneth Westby Feb 6, 2015 10:00 AM (in response to Kenneth Westby)
    
    Okay, that didn't work. Is there something I need to do special to attach a zip file?
    
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Re: can I model a "stamped" part in sheet metal in order to unfold it to get a blank shape for laser cutting?

Roland Schwarz Feb 6, 2015 10:23 AM (in response to Kenneth Westby)

BlankWorks or LogoPress
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