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Sheet Metal

Course Schedule and Registration

> Overview:

Length: 1 Day(s)


Prerequisites: SolidWorks Essentials


Description:
 This course covers how to build sheet metal parts using SolidWorks software. Topics include building standalone sheet metal parts, converting parts to sheet metal, and modeling sheet metal parts in the context of an assembly.

Register for this Course Scheduled:

 

Dec 31 - Sep 10


Course Content: 



Introduction

About This Course
Windows® XP
Use of Color

Lesson 1: Modeling Sheet Metal Parts

Sheet Metal Methods
Stages in the Process
Sheet Metal Toolbar
Designing with Sheet Metal Features
Sheet Metal Features
Miter Flanges
Edge Flanges
Bend Angles
Adding a Tab
Flat Pattern
Cuts
Sheet Metal Parts in Drawings

Lesson 2: Sheet Metal Forming Tools

Standard Tools
Creating a Custom Forming Tool

Lesson 3: Additional Sheet Metal Features

Edge Flanges and Closed Corners
Curved Edge Flanges
Hems
Designing in Flat
Existing Rounds
Using Symmetry
Manual Relief Cut
Break Corner
Jog Feature
Lofted Bends
Bend Deviation

Lesson 4: Converting Parts to Sheet Metal

Sheet Metal Topics
Convert to Sheet Metal Method
Recognize Bends Method
Convert to Sheet Metal
Importing
Using the Rip Feature
Adding Bends in Place of Sharp Corners
Sheet Metal Features
Making Changes
Adding a Welded Corner
Unrolling Cones and Cylinders
Process Plans