Unfolding with AutoCAD . . .

Discussion in 'AutoCAD' started by Elmar Baumann, May 13, 2008.

  1. Elmar Baumann

    Elmar Baumann Guest

    Hey everybody,
    i have drafted an 3D Volumebody (Steelpipe-Application) and need to unfold
    this Part.
    Is there any Solution to do that with AutoCAD (without using other
    programs)?

    Thanks in advance

    Elmar Baumann
     
    Elmar Baumann, May 13, 2008
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  2. Elmar Baumann

    Bill DeShawn Guest

    Sorry Elmar. There are no core AutoCAD commands that unfold steel
    pipe or even sheet metal. This kind of thing MUST be done with 3rd
    party software, or you have to calculate the bend allowances yourself
    and come up with generated dimensions based on the bend allowances
    taking into account the gage or wall thickness of the material, the
    kind of material, and the radius of the bend.
     
    Bill DeShawn, May 15, 2008
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  3. Elmar Baumann

    Elmar Baumann Guest


    Thank you for that Information Bill, but i'm very surprised that AutoCAD
    doesn't support it.

    Greetings

    Elmar
     
    Elmar Baumann, May 16, 2008
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  4. Elmar Baumann

    Lars Guest

    acad, is mostly a 2D drafting tool, with limited 3D features.
    You need some 3D-MCAD app, like Inventor for the task.
     
    Lars, May 23, 2008
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