https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-design-validate-document/is-it-possible-to-unbend-or-create-a-flat-pattern-of-these-sheet/m-p/11213437#M57105 <P><a href="https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/2025484">@laughingcreek</a>Thank you so much! That makes perfect sense but I'm not sure I would have thought of it. Your fast reply is greatly appreciated!</P> Fri, 03 Jun 2022 17:36:21 GMT danson.jm 2022-06-03T17:36:21Z https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-design-validate-document/is-it-possible-to-unbend-or-create-a-flat-pattern-of-these-sheet/m-p/11213291#M57100 <P>I've searched the forum for an answer but can't figure out what exactly my issue is. The component is made of 8 sheet metal bodies. The original bends were created using the "bend" tool in the sheet metal environment. After that I made many modifications to get all the edges to align (move, offset, split body, etc...you can see in the timeline). I now would like to create a flat pattern for each of these bodies. Is this possible, or is there a change I can make to my workflow that will allow it to be possible? The specific issue I am having is that when asked to "select stationary face" in either the "flat pattern" or "unbend" tools, I am unable to make a selection.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>A couple notes:</P><P>--I'm aware the edges of these bodies are not perfectly square to the faces. Is that an issue?</P><P>--I created the sheet metal body with the "convert to sheet metal" tool. I have confirmed that the thickness of the original extrusion matches the thickness of the sheet metal rule.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Would greatly appreciate any insights. Thank you!</P> Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:27:07 GMT https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-design-validate-document/is-it-possible-to-unbend-or-create-a-flat-pattern-of-these-sheet/m-p/11213291#M57100 danson.jm 2022-06-03T16:27:07Z https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-design-validate-document/is-it-possible-to-unbend-or-create-a-flat-pattern-of-these-sheet/m-p/11213310#M57101 <P>How would you manufacture this in real sheet metal?</P> Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:37:40 GMT https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-design-validate-document/is-it-possible-to-unbend-or-create-a-flat-pattern-of-these-sheet/m-p/11213310#M57101 TrippyLighting 2022-06-03T16:37:40Z https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-design-validate-document/is-it-possible-to-unbend-or-create-a-flat-pattern-of-these-sheet/m-p/11213329#M57102 <P>the asymmetric scaling on the bodies has caused the thickness to very from section to section.&nbsp; no longer conforms to sheet metal rules.</P> Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:45:49 GMT https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-design-validate-document/is-it-possible-to-unbend-or-create-a-flat-pattern-of-these-sheet/m-p/11213329#M57102 laughingcreek 2022-06-03T16:45:49Z https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-design-validate-document/is-it-possible-to-unbend-or-create-a-flat-pattern-of-these-sheet/m-p/11213403#M57103 <P>Wow, thank you so much for the fast and simple solution!</P> Fri, 03 Jun 2022 17:20:54 GMT https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-design-validate-document/is-it-possible-to-unbend-or-create-a-flat-pattern-of-these-sheet/m-p/11213403#M57103 danson.jm 2022-06-03T17:20:54Z https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-design-validate-document/is-it-possible-to-unbend-or-create-a-flat-pattern-of-these-sheet/m-p/11213425#M57104 <P>The flat pattern for each of the bodies (strips) will be laser cut. The 15 degree bends will be made on a brake and all the bent strips will be TIG welded to each other. I believe just spot welded. It's not meant to appear as one cohesive sheet. It is sculpture. I am helping the artist adapt their current manual process into a digital workflow to allow them to take on a large commission.</P> Fri, 03 Jun 2022 17:33:33 GMT https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-design-validate-document/is-it-possible-to-unbend-or-create-a-flat-pattern-of-these-sheet/m-p/11213425#M57104 danson.jm 2022-06-03T17:33:33Z https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-design-validate-document/is-it-possible-to-unbend-or-create-a-flat-pattern-of-these-sheet/m-p/11213437#M57105 <P><a href="https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/2025484">@laughingcreek</a>Thank you so much! That makes perfect sense but I'm not sure I would have thought of it. Your fast reply is greatly appreciated!</P> Fri, 03 Jun 2022 17:36:21 GMT https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-design-validate-document/is-it-possible-to-unbend-or-create-a-flat-pattern-of-these-sheet/m-p/11213437#M57105 danson.jm 2022-06-03T17:36:21Z