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Mastering SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal

Mastering SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal

Johno Ellison

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SOLIDWORKS(C) is the premier software choice for 3D engineering and product design applications across a wide range of industries, and the Sheet Metal module forms an important part of this powerful program.

This book will help you to understand exactly what Sheet Metal is, why it is used, and how you can make the most of this fundamental design feature. You'll start by understanding the basic tools, including Base Flanges and Sketched Bends, before moving on to more complex features such as Custom Forming Tools and Lofted Bends. The book covers all the necessary tools in a step-by-step manner and shares practical manufacturing tips and tricks that will allow you to apply the skills that you learn to real-world situations.

By the end of this SOLIDWORKS book, you'll have understood how to make the best use of SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal tools and be able to create a whole range of 3D models and designs confidently.

  • Mastering SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal
  • Contributors
  • About the author
  • About the reviewer
  • Preface
    • Who this book is for
    • What this book covers
    • To get the most out of this book
    • Download the color images
    • Conventions used
    • Get in touch
    • Share Your Thoughts
  • Section 1: Getting Started with the Sheet Metal Module
  • Chapter 1: Sheet Metal Basics Exploring Sheet Metal Properties and Material Selection
    • Technical requirements
      • SolidWorks versions
      • Units of measurement
      • Terminology
    • Introducing Sheet Metal
    • Creating a Base Flange
      • Setting up the workspace
      • Setting up the Sheet Metal tab or toolbar
      • Making a Base Flange
    • Sheet Metal properties
      • Editing the Sheet Metal properties and adjusting the Sheet Thickness
      • Editing the Bend Radius
      • Understanding the Bend Allowance
      • Auto Relief options
      • A recap of Sheet Metal properties
    • Other Base Flange options and flattening parts
      • Multiple Contained Closed
      • Single Open Contour
      • Flattening parts
      • A recap of Base Flange options and flattening parts
    • Considerations when selecting sheet metal materials
      • Steel and aluminum
      • Other common metals
      • Sheet metal thicknesses and sheet sizes
      • Material selection recap
    • Summary
  • Chapter 2: Adding Bends Using Edge Flanges
    • Using Edge Flanges
      • Creating your first Edge Flange
    • Edge Flanges advanced options
      • Adding multiple edges within the same Edge Flange feature
      • Changing the Flange Profile
      • The Custom Bend Allowance and Custom Relief Type options
      • The Trim side bends option
    • Summary
  • Chapter 3: Getting Familiar with Basic Tools in Sheet Metal
    • Adding and removing material using Tabs, Cuts, and Holes
      • Creating basic Extruded Cuts
      • Cutting Simple Holes
      • Using the Hole Wizard for holes
      • Using Tabs
    • Using the Miter Flange tool
      • Adding multiple edges
      • Creating more complex Flange Profiles
    • Using the Hem feature
    • Adding Sketched Bends
    • Creating and using Jogs
      • A practical example of using Jogs
    • Summary
  • Chapter 4: Creating Sheet Metal Drawings and Exporting Files
    • SolidWorks Drawings overview
    • Creating basic 2D drawings of Sheet Metal parts
    • Using Flat Pattern views
      • Using Ordinate Dimensions
    • Exporting Sheet Metal parts for manufacturing
    • Summary
  • Section 2: Advanced Sheet Metal Tools
  • Chapter 5: Creating Complex Parts Using Swept Flanges and the Fold/Unfold Tools
    • How to use Swept Flanges
    • Swept Flange versus Miter Flange
    • Folding and unfolding
    • Why use Fold/Unfold?
    • Unfolding versus flattening
    • Summary
  • Chapter 6: Utilizing Gussets, Cross Breaks, and Vents to Add Part Details
    • Working with Gussets
      • Adding Gussets
      • Flattening Gusset features
    • Using Cross Breaks
    • Using Vents
    • Summary
  • Chapter 7: Producing Advanced Shapes Using Lofted Bends
    • Creating Formed Lofted Bends
    • Adding Bent Lofted Bends
    • Summary
  • Chapter 8: Joining Multi-Sheet Parts Using Tab and Slot Features
    • Adding Tab and Slot features
    • Adjusting Tab and Slot properties
    • Summary
  • Chapter 9: Finishing Off Models Using Corner Details
    • Reducing gaps by using Closed Corners
    • Removing corner gaps by adding Welded Corners
    • Getting rid of sharp corners with the Break-Corner/Corner-Trim tool
      • Using the Break-Corner/Corner-Trim tool with internal corners
      • Using the Break-Corner/Corner-Trim tool on flattened models
    • Preparing your model for manufacturing using Corner Relief
      • Using the Corner Relief option with 3 Bend Corners
      • Adding Corner Relief cuts to flattened models
    • Summary
  • Chapter 10: Adding 3D Details to Models with Forming Tools
    • Using Forming Tools
    • Modifying existing Forming Tools
    • Creating Custom Forming Tools
    • Summary
  • Section 3: Converting 3D Parts to Sheet Metal and Creating a Sheet Metal Enclosure
  • Chapter 11: Converting to Sheet Metal Using the Insert Bends Tool
    • Using the Insert Bends tool with Shelled parts
      • Adjusting Rips
    • Using the Insert Bends tool with Thin Feature parts
    • Summary
  • Chapter 12: Building Sheet Metal Parts Using the Convert to Sheet Metal Tool
    • Using the Convert to Sheet Metal tool
    • Convert to Sheet Metal Advanced Options
      • Reverse Thickness option
      • The Keep body option
      • Manual Rip Lines
    • Solving conversion issues
    • Summary
  • Chapter 13: Practical Example: The Sheet Metal Enclosure
    • Creating the enclosure base
    • Adding more details to the enclosure
    • Creating an enclosure lid
    • Adding final details to the enclosure
    • Summary
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