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What's New in SolidWorks 2009:
Transform A Solid Body Into A Sheet
Metal Part
There are over 250 time saving enhancements in SolidWorks 2009. Below is a spot light on one of our favorite new features; the ability to transform a solid body into a sheet metal part. Just follow the step by step directions below to get started.
1. First, simply model the sheet metal part as a solid body.
2. Next, go to the ‘Sheet Metal’ tab on the Command Manager and select ‘Convert to Sheet Metal.’
9. Each rip and bend has a box linked to it that calls out the gap or radius (gap for rips, radius for bends). This value is the default value that you set initially, but you can change any of them as needed.
10. Unsuppress the Flat Pattern feature to view the part in its flattened state.
This new functionality
makes creating a sheet metal part easier than ever. Try
it today and discover how much time and effort you can save.
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