Create Multibody Sheet Metal Parts

Using the new solid option to create a multi body sheet metal part when you are creating sheet metal features it is possible to create sheet metal multi body parts using the new solid option.

Create multibody sheet metal parts.

In the short time that i know that you can create multibody sheet metal parts i ve learned a lot already. Making a multibody sheet metal part is easy and useful. To create a multibody sheet metal part. The advantages are huge and clear you can design all your sheet metal components in the context of one part generate a handy cut list and sprinkle the drawings with nice balloons like in assemblies.

Split a single sheet metal part into multiple bodies. The option allows you to develop multiple solid bodies that can be converted into individual parts. Also if the bodies are within the same part if you change a dimension or relation of one part everything will change accordingly. Insert one or more sheet metal weldment or other bodies into an existing sheet metal part.

Create new bodies in an existing sheet metal part using base flange convert to sheet metal insert bends and lofted bend commands. The sheet metal module included in solidworks allows us to create different types of consumer products that are part of our daily lives. Here s an example of what a multibody sheet metal part looks like. Here are some of the pros and cons of using them.

This insures that your parts fit together when you are done with your design. To create a multibody sheet metal part. Split a single sheet metal part into multiple bodies. Some reasons you would make this type of part is if you are working with different gauges and different materials of sheet metal within the same part.

These products can be broken down into a standard part for mass production. Insert one or more sheet metal weldment or other bodies into an existing sheet metal part. Solidworks has supported sheet metal multi body parts for the last two releases but that still came as a pleasant surprise for me.