Create Multibody Sheet Metal Parts

To create a multibody sheet metal part.

Create multibody sheet metal parts.

Split a single sheet metal part into multiple bodies. The sheet metal module included in solidworks allows us to create different types of consumer products that are part of our daily lives. The option allows you to develop multiple solid bodies that can be converted into individual parts. Create new bodies in an existing sheet metal part using base flange convert to sheet metal insert bends and lofted bend commands.

One of the quickest ways to create a sheet metal assembly is to use the function convert to sheet metal from a prismatic volume. Here are some of the pros and cons of using them. These products can be broken down into a standard part for mass production. Solidworks has supported sheet metal multi body parts for the last two releases but that still came as a pleasant surprise for me.

To create a multibody sheet metal part. Split a single sheet metal part into multiple bodies. In the short time that i know that you can create multibody sheet metal parts i ve learned a lot already. 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.

Making a multibody sheet metal part is easy and useful. Here s an example of what a multibody sheet metal part looks like. This insures that your parts fit together when you are done with your design. Also if the bodies are within the same part if you change a dimension or relation of one part everything will change accordingly.

Convert it back to sheet metal check the k factor it isn t pretty or quick but it s doable if you really want to have separate files. Create new bodies in an existing sheet metal part using base flange convert to sheet metal insert bends and lofted bend commands. Insert one or more sheet metal weldment or other bodies into an existing sheet metal part.