Charted drawings - Models warped but flat drawing charted

Discussion in 'SolidWorks' started by tim@kann, May 20, 2004.

  1. tim@kann

    tim@kann Guest

    Ok fellas,
    I will do my best to explain what we do and hopefully it isn't as
    difficult as it seems.

    We have a sidewall on a body that has a large curve to it. The model of the
    sidewall is modeled curved as that's how it fits into the weldment. However
    the sheet is cut flat and not bent but warped during manufacturing and
    welded in place. What I have then is a model of a curved sheet that really
    needs a drawing showing just the flat. The problem is I want to chart these
    with other flats of the same material. Is there a way to do this. Cutting
    just cuts a flat sheet out of 11 ga material and any other 11 ga could be
    charted on this drawing.

    If this isn't clear let me know and I'll try to explain better.

    Thanks
     
    tim@kann, May 20, 2004
    #1
  2. tim@kann

    neil Guest

    as in you want to show the piece of sheet metal flattened? it would need to
    be based on a radius along its length unrolled from an end that retained in
    part a face square to the radius.
    perhaps you could give another explanation if I am not getting your intent
    cheers
     
    neil, May 20, 2004
    #2
Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments (here). After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.