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[#1]

Hi

How do i make the attach file as a sheet metal part?It takes a lot of  moves to make as solid part..can it be made in sheet metal?

Regards

Simon

[#2]

You should be able to make this as a sheetmetal part. Start in the sheetmetal environment and instead of using extrude as your first feature, use the face tool. Instead of extrusion 2, use a cut. You could also use the face tool with the bend option to replace extrusions 5 & 6. Give it a try. When you get stuck, post what you've accomplished here and someone will help you out.

[#3]

Thanks,

I got to this point to sheet metal part.What steps should i now take to complete the rest of the part?

I am not sure how to create the sections which are bent

Appreciated

[#4]

Take a look at the attached file. It may give you some ideas.

[#5]

Thank you,

Through your technique i made the next step but need help adding the last part to this.

CAn this when finished be flattened

Appreciated your help

[#6]

It will if you can keep the top of face4 straight. See the attached file.

[#7]

I added the last piece.Is this how you would have added this curved piece?

Thank you

[#8 · Accepted solution]

Yup, looks good except sketch8 needs to be fully constrained. 

[#9]

Thanks for your help Jeff

Merry Christmas