Convert Curved To Sheet Metal Solidworks 2016

The create solid option was formerly called the try to form solid option.

Convert curved to sheet metal solidworks 2016. In previous releases you had to knit the surface manually before you could convert the surface into a solid. The software automatically selects the edges on which rips are applied. In the convert to sheet metal propertymanager you specify the fixed face and thickness of the sheet metal part the default bend radius and the edges or fillet faces on which to create bends. I have recently got into learning surfacing in solidworks 2012 and i have been working on some sheet metal components.

However when i go to convert sheet metal i have no luck. Solidworks convert to sheet metal cylinder. To convert a trim surface feature into a solid click insert surface. I have been using surfaces with the aim of later converting them to sheet metal.

To convert a solid part to a sheet metal part. Create the solid part. To convert a boundary surface into a solid click insert surface boundary surface and in options and preview click create solid. Click convert to sheet metal sheet metal toolbar or insert sheet metal convert to sheet metal.

If an edge already has a fillet applied the radius of the fillet is used as the bend radius for the new sheet metal part.