Create flat pattern in sheet metal inventor autodesk. Select a face as the fixed face for the sheet metal part. Sheet metal annotations can be created only in flat pattern drawing views. Is it possible to create a flat pattern of a helical part in sheet metal module of creo parametric. Flatten out the part to visualize design and manufacturing needs. Hello, when creating a drawing of a sheet metal part, we currently use the. Ptc creo parametric chair design product sheetmetal creo catia v5. Think of it like this, take a piece of paper and put it on your desk. Mathematically k factor value is equal to the ratio of position of neutral axis and sheet thickness. You can return all bend order glyphs to the original sequence. Feb 26, 2014 using creo sheet metal, this video shows how to create flat patterns to use in cutting plexiglas pieces. Add flat pattern in sheet metal drawings creo parametric 5 0 duration.
Flattened representation of sheet metal part is improved ptc. Flatsheet development of 3d, ducting like shapes plate n sheet development is a software program designed to unfold shapes commonly encountered by fabricators and sheet metal workers. I used a simplified rep state to create the bend back while the flat pattern was excluded. Dec 09, 2018 it is somewhat tricky as how to add flat pattern of sheet metal component in creo drawings. Just removing this extension will cause other failures, however so be prepared to do some work. Sometimes i need to override that kfactor on one set of edgeflanges, so i do it there. May 28, 2011 does anyone know if its possible to create a flat pattern of a sheet metal mirror part. It is somewhat tricky as how to add flat pattern of sheet metal component in creo drawings. To switch between a flat and bent view of a sheet metal part in creo. New sheet metal capabilities for creo parametric ptc. Flat pattern sheet metal drawing i just confirmed it can be done but it doesnt make sense why. The dimensions and other parameters that define the shape are entered by the user and may be any reasonable value. It is used to calculate sheet metal flat length flat pattern. Flat pattern and flatten form improvements in sheetmetal.
If flattening forms is not required, i can use a bend back as a last feature and have a simplified rep for the flat part. Liner list lists lining to cut for fabricated parts by type, size, and dimension for each pattern. Unable to create a flat pattern from derived sheet metal part. Before you create the flat pattern, you can select the face. Insert flat pattern in drawing grimmy65 mechanical 7 dec 10 15. Flattened shapes can be produced quickly and easily by entering values such as diameter, height and angles into a userfriendly dialogue box. Flat patterns are always the last feature in a sheet metal part. This is the only sheet metal and plate design software available on the market for the hobbyist, school, prototype shop, maintenance facility, or performance shop. Focusing on sheet metal, it is important to be able to transfer model files. Defining a flat pattern representation of a sheet metal. Select keep body if you want to keep the solid body to use in another convert to sheet metal feature.
Plate n sheet development is a software program designed to unfold shapes commonly encountered by fabricators and sheet metal workers. Is it possible to create a flat pattern of a helical part in sheet metal. Autodesk inventor basic tutorial 2018 sheet metal along. Flat pattern in sheet metal if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. I built a trapezoid and in the flat pattern mode, i want to add cut lines for the waterjet to f. Doubleclick the folded model browser node to return to the folded model state or, alternatively, click flat pattern tab folded part panel go.
My sheet metal defaults of the new part were changed to be exactly the same as the original, and the original part has a flat pattern that works. Any edges still folded indicate that not enough edge rips were selected. Use the create flat pattern command to create a flat pattern of a sheet metal model. The material does not change thickness disregard that it does thin a little and it is a straight bending process. Hi, i created a sheet metal part with flat pattern at the end to use it for the blank creation. A quicker way to switch between flat to bent sheet metal. We would prefer not to use this method as it introduces an extra part number that we must track.
In this article we will discuss sheetmetal bend deduction, bend allowance, kfactor, yfactor and sheet metal flat pattern calculations. Sheet lightning is unfolding software for designing and unwrapping pattern developments for sheet metal designs. Default round glyphs replace the square override glyphs. Form, flatten formenable you complexly shape the sheet metal and flatten it for manufacture. The exception would be a feature that you only want in the flat pattern, perhaps an adjustment to bend clearances that wont work in solidworks but you know will be ok in real life.
Now that you have a sheet metal part, just go to the edit bend command. Dxf flat pattern files for downstream sheet metal manufacturing processes. I have a curved geometry that i would like turn into a flat pattern. Jul 01, 2018 sheet metal development calculator is a really simple tool for calculation of development of a sheet metal part. Our unfolding sheet metal software easily unfold hundreds of shapes without using any drafting or 3d modeling programs. Use flat patterns create sheetmetal cuts create forms use notch and punch features utilize the sheetmetal environment setup, sheetmetal design information tools, and sheetmetal design rules detail sheetmetal designs. See convert a solid part into a sheet metal part for details. Views 945 views difficulty level introductory jim barrettsmith, ptc. The convert to sheetmetal feature will only work properly if your solid part is uniform in thickness. Convert solidworks sheet metal model into a flattened dxf. A stepbystep guide on how to create the chair from single sheet plate using creo or pro e software inside sheet metal module.
My sheet metal defaults of the new part were changed to be exactly the same as the original, and the original part has a flat pattern. Type a name for the new representation in the representation name field. Flat pattern of sheet metal component in creo drawings. Sheet metal development calculator is a really simple tool for calculation of development of a sheet metal part. Flat patternflatten your entire sheet metal part for manufacturing.
The dimensions and other parameters that define the shape are. So instead of supressing the bend back feature, you supress the flat pattern. To work with bend order annotation in sheet metal flat. From the title screen of the creo parametric program, click the select. This workaround is specifically geared toward maintaining a master rep as you default assembly part where the sheetmetal part. To create a flat pattern drawing view of a sheet metal. Jan 03, 2018 in this tutorial, we will learn about basic techniques related to autodesk inventor software s sheet metal functionality by creating a model named cover. Creo cadds 5 sheet metal design option automate sheet metal design in a single application, users can create sheet metal designs from a simple model, produce flat patterns using attributes such as. Doubleclick the folded model browser node to return to the folded model state or, alternatively, click flat pattern tab folded. You can create a folded model view and a flat pattern view for a sheet metal part or ipart the flat pattern option is available only if a flat pattern. There are additional options for flat pattern and flatten form. The exception would be a feature that you only want in the flat pattern, perhaps an adjustment to bend clearances that wont work in solidworks. Flat pattern of sheet metal component in creo drawings grabcad. While creating this model we will learn to utilize various tools related to sheet metal modelling like contour flange, flange, cut, face tool, foldrefold, corner seam tool, flat.
Make drawings of the sheet metal part, incorporating dimensions, bend order tables, flat patterns. Flat pattern representations allow you to create a simplified representation of a. How to define the mbd data of sheet metal parts engineers rule. Return to original bend order in sheet metal flat pattern.
The flat pattern view is useful for fabrication, and is the only view that supports sheet metal annotations. Prosheetmetal will subtract from the actual length of the material to compensate for the elasticity. It combines an integrated parametric library and a full 3d cad design environment. Figure 1 shows a sheet metal mounting structure example downloaded from the national institute of standards and technology nist website. Cleat list lists cleats to fabricate and organizes them by type, size, etc. I normally do not use sheet metal, so i am not an expert. Hints on the use of proengineer for sheet metal design. The parametric design facility means designs can be created by simply loading a template design and typing in new dimension values. Now that you have a sheet metal part, just go to the edit bend. Discuss differences between creo sheet metal thin features and creo sheetmetal. Learn to make drawings of the sheet metal part, incorporating dimensions, bend order tables, flat patterns and fully designed parts. Learn the most critical skills in sheet metal design as well as some helpful tips and tricks with ptc creo parametric 4.
When a part model is saved in another location, software saves with its associated drawing but when i save a sheet metal part the software is not saving the associated drawing. Creo sheet metal accounts for bends of different radii and material thickness. He writes about engineering software, marketing technology, customer. Greetings i am using a waterjet to cut my sheet metal flat pattern. Creating flatpattern is in conjunction with bend deduction value database, and combine two surface synthesis function, you can see the threedimensional image in 3d mode. Metal piece report details metal usage for each part. I have left and right components in a sheet metal assy when creating the drawings i would like to have a flat pattern for left and right components. In most cases, sheet metal needs to be laser cut, water jet, or punched prior to bending on a brake, therefore, a dxf file of the flat pattern of the sheet metal model should be provided.
In a sheet metal part the flat pattern feature will nearly always be at the very end of the feature tree. Creo elementsdirect sheet metal productivity package ptc. It turns out i could also override the kfactor of a single edgebend. Unable to create a flat pattern from derived sheet metal part i did this and the flat pattern of the newly created part is exactly the same as the folded version it did not work. Flattened representation of sheet metal part is improved. Hello, when creating a drawing of a sheet metal part, we currently use the family table method to have two models in one sheet. Bend, unbend, bend backenable you to interchange between bent and unbent conditions. Flat pattern flatten your entire sheet metal part for manufacturing. The creo elementsdirect sheet metal productivity package extends the 3d cad power of creo elementsdirect modeling by giving you a fast, flexible and tailored 3d design and data management capabilities, specifically tailored for designers and manufacturers of precision sheet metal components.
Creo parametric sheetmetal flattening methods flat pattern. Discuss differences between creo thin features and prosheetmetal. This workaround is specifically geared toward maintaining a master rep as you default assembly part where the sheetmetal part remains in the formed condition by default. Views 3736 views difficulty level intermediate adam haas, ptc. Software for ptc windchill and creo fishbowl solutions. Proe creo how to unfold or unbend object in sheet metal. Convert iges file with inconsistent wall thickness and punch geometry into a prosheetmetal part ready for production. This software equipped the easy operation command like standard punching holes, notch shape, and unique shape for sheet metal specific shape.
In this 2 minutes tutorial you can able to open or unfold the revolved circular objects in sheet metal. Creo parametric is part of ptcs creo suite of design software. Is your geometric shape one that could be made from sheet metal. Normally i set the kfactor in the sheet metal feature. Sep 24, 20 how to make a feature below the flat pattern feature in the creo model tree using simplified reps. Here are the highlights and key features of bendtech sm. I have left and right components in a sheet metal assy when creating the drawings i would like to have a flat pattern. Oct 19, 2016 aside from shafts, sheet metal parts are also widely used in our daily lives, including computer enclosures, heat radiators, doors and windows. Sheet metal drawing with flat pattern regeneration problem. Views 620 views difficulty level introductory jim barrettsmith, ptc. The creo elementsdirect sheet metal productivity package extends the 3d cad power of creo elementsdirect modeling by giving you a fast, flexible and tailored 3d design and data management capabilities, specifically tailored for designers and manufacturers of precision sheet metal.
Check that the model is now flat, by selecting any saved view other than top or bottom. Jul 24, 2015 wallcreate the sheet metal material that is the base of your design. Make drawings of the sheet metal part, incorporating dimensions, bend order tables, flat patterns and fully designed parts. I think what i want is pretty simple for someone that is a sheet metal user.
Unfolding sheet metal with ptc creo high peak systems. As sheet metal parts are flattened or formed if you start with a flat state, prosheetmetal utilizes a y factor to allow for the fact that metal is elastic and stretches as it bends. Mar, 2015 in a sheet metal part the flatpattern feature will nearly always be at the very end of the feature tree. Flat pattern and flatten form improvements in sheetmetal design. Curriculum can be combined with creo surfacing tools for automobile sheet metal functions or for smaller battery contacts. Introduction to sheet metal process create unattached flat walls. On the ribbon, click sheet metal tab flat pattern panel create flat pattern. Liner list lists lining to cut for fabricated parts by type, size, and dimension for each pattern piece. Creo sheetmetal training pro e training at design engine.
Converting a solid part to a sheet metal part solidworks. Unfolding sheet metal with ptc creo software solutions for. Wallcreate the sheet metal material that is the base of your design. When cleared, the body is consumed by the convert to sheet metal feature. A quicker way to switch between flat to bent sheet metal states. Just convert the imported 3d model into a creo sheet metal part by defining a driving surface and youre ready to go. Metal summary report summary of total metal usage, including number of sheets, costs, and labor.
Flat pattern sheet metal drawing with the flat pattern feature you are not able to but in a bend back feature after it. You can create a folded model view and a flat pattern view for a sheet metal part or ipart the flat pattern option is available only if a flat pattern exists in the source file. Does anyone know if its possible to create a flat pattern of a sheet metal mirror part. Flat pattern from complex surface looslib mechanical may 11 09. To create a flat pattern drawing view of a sheet metal part.
Form, flatten formenable you complexly shape the sheet metal. Ptc creo parametric follower cam 40 creo sheetmetal. Sheetmetal flat pattern only works if you are bending a straight line. The flat pattern feature is persistent about being the last feature in a model tree. Autodesk inventor unfolds the part using the selected face as the base face.