Sheet Metal Forming Tools Solidworks

If forming tools folder is already selected omit this step.

Sheet metal forming tools solidworks.

Right click the folder and click forming tools folder. Create a part to use as a forming tool. Forming tools are parts that act as dies that bend stretch or otherwise form sheet metal to create form features such as louvers lances flanges and ribs. We will learn sheet metal basic features like base flange edge flange sheet metal forming tool and appearance in solidworks sheet metal.

There are a number of useful tools here. Truth be told simulating forming processes can be a difficult task. Ribs lances louvers and extruded flanges to name some of the categories. The solidworks software includes some sample forming tool parts to get you started.

Click forming tool sheet metal toolbar or insert sheet metal forming tool. In the propertymanager on the type tab. The initial sketch used for the part will be used as the placement sketch or orientation sketch that is. Open a sheet metal part and browse to the forming tools folder in the design library.

The forming tool feature is used to define the stopping face the faces to remove and the insertion points. The 3dexperience works simulation portfolio includes the ability to simulate the metal forming process. When asked if you want all subfolders to be marked as forming tools folders click yes. Creating a custom forming tool for solidworks sheet metal should start by taking advantage of the forming tool feature.

There are a set of forming tools for punching sheet metal models inside the design library in solidworks. The products can be leveraged on solidworks models when connected to the 3dexperience platform.