Roll Feature in Sheet Metal?

Discussion in 'SolidWorks' started by G. De Angelis, Mar 9, 2006.

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    G. De Angelis Guest

    Is there a roll utility in Sheet Metal? Is there a way to roll a
    strip of material 3/16" thick, by 1" wide, by 12" long into a Coiled
    Spiral? It seems that I have seen this done on one of the gorgeous
    models of an Antique Lamp, created by one of the many skilled Gurus
    that post here. If anyone knows this technique, or remembers the lamp
    that I speak of, I would appreciate you getting in touch with me by
    e-mail.
    Thanking you,
    G. De Angelis
     
    G. De Angelis, Mar 9, 2006
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    TOP Guest

    You could make a spiral in the helix tool and then sweep a line around
    it as a thin feature. Don't know if it would unroll though.
     
    TOP, Mar 9, 2006
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    Jean Marc Guest

    From flat, you can do a 359.99° bend., and you can do as many as you want.
    Mailed...

    HIH
    JM
     
    Jean Marc, Mar 9, 2006
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    mjlombard Guest

    I have done a lantern with a scroll on it, and I've done some auger-ish
    "sheet metal". Examples of both on my website.
    http://mysite.verizon.net/mjlombard/ go to the SWParts link.

    matt
     
    mjlombard, Mar 9, 2006
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    Jeff Guest

    Jeff, Mar 10, 2006
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