topic Re: Convert to sheet meal in Fusion Design, Validate & Document Forum

Convert to sheet meal

saitoib — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 13:57:00 GMT

Hi all

Is it possible to convert a batch of solid models like the one attached to sheet metal?

Thank you.

Re: Convert to sheet meal

TheCADWhisperer — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 14:22:58 GMT

@saitoib

1. No Fusion *.f3d file attached (just a pretty picture).

2. No bends in the part...

3. ...and therefore the thickness is not uniform.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAa6J0Pigp0&list=PLp5izJt_zvN29W2cEFHAK949eImc9xFOT&index=1

Re: Convert to sheet meal

Warmingup1953 — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 20:19:39 GMT

In the case of your example, rather than convert which will need you to finess the body so that it complies with the Sheetmetal rules it may well be prudent and perhaps easier to start again in the Sheetmetal environment.... But I assume your Batch has more complex examples? Can you share your Fusion file(s)?

Re: Convert to sheet meal

saitoib — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 00:12:24 GMT

When a solid model is shelled, a vessel of uniform thickness is created.
Can I split this with a surface and convert the individual parts to sheet metal?

Re: Convert to sheet meal

Warmingup1953 — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 00:20:32 GMT

Your sharp corners among other things are the issue....The thickness on the sharp corner is 1.41X the uniform. I think the CAD whisperer video albeit with the older UI will be well and truly worth watching

Re: Convert to sheet meal

laughingcreek — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 01:11:15 GMT

@saitoib wrote:...When a solid model is shelled, a vessel of uniform thickness is created.
Can I split this with a surface and convert the individual parts to sheet metal?

not directly. there will have to be some corrections made (such as adding fillets, etc.). It will be a manual process.

attach a sample model and someone can show you.

Re: Convert to sheet meal

TheCADWhisperer — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 01:36:44 GMT

@saitoib wrote:

When a solid model is shelled, a vessel of uniform thickness is created.
Can I split this with a surface and convert the individual parts to sheet metal?

No. Not uniform thickness from Shell.

Yes.

Can you File>Export your *.f3d file to your local drive and then Attach it here to a Reply?