topic Louvered Sheet Metal in Fusion Design, Validate & Document Forum

Louvered Sheet Metal

fred — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 20:24:40 GMT

Anyone know how to create something like this louvered panel? Thanks.

Re: Louvered Sheet Metal

TheCADWhisperer — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 21:54:18 GMT

Not exactly the same - but might give some ideas.

Re: Louvered Sheet Metal

PhilProcarioJr — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 21:27:59 GMT

@fred

This is one way you can do it. This video was made for something else but you should be able to use the same method to achieve your desired results.

Re: Louvered Sheet Metal

etfrench — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 21:34:07 GMT

Here's how I'd try:

In a sketch create the top shape of the louver.
Create a rectangular block using the shape with thickness being the height of the louver above the panel.
Fillet the ends.
Create a cutout by extruding a copy of the filleted block through the main panel.
Shell the original block to the correct sheet metal thickness.
Use rectangular pattern to copy the filleted block and the cutout to create the full panel.

Re: Louvered Sheet Metal

fred — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 23:45:41 GMT

Thanks for all of your help. I think I have what I need. I am following the steps in the solution provided by TheCADWhisperer for my own design. I believe it will work.

Re: Louvered Sheet Metal

PhilProcarioJr — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 23:51:54 GMT

@fred

Here is how you can do it with model environment.

Re: Louvered Sheet Metal

fred — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 17:44:54 GMT

This solution is also very helpful. Thanks!