topic How do I roll this? in Fusion Design, Validate & Document Forum

How do I roll this?

Anonymous — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:02:11 GMT

Hi, I'm trying to roll these 5 pieces up into a tube shape. I wasn't sure how to go about it. I converted the original image into a svg file and imported it into fusion 360. I then scaled it to 45.53mm wide (along the straight edge) so it would wrap into a 14.5mm diameter tube. I extruded it 2mm but am completely stumped on how to get it into a tube shape. I'm new to fusion 360, any help would be appreciated. Laurie.

Re: How do I roll this?

jhackney1972 — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:09:52 GMT

Please attach your model to your post. If you do not know how to attach your model, open it in Fusion360, select the File menu and then choose Export and save the .F3D file to your hard drive. Then use the Attachments section of a reply forum post to attach it.

Re: How do I roll this?

Anonymous — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:27:27 GMT

Thanks!

Re: How do I roll this?

jhackney1972 — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:48:02 GMT

Had to change a little of your requirements due to the fact it would not fit. You ask for a 14.5mm diameter tube but the length of the longest sketch is 264+mm, sort of impossible to fit. I used a 95mm diameter tube x 2mm thick. I used Fusion 360 sheet metal tools to create the rolled shape. Model is attached.

Re: How do I roll this?

Anonymous — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 21:02:39 GMT

Wow, thanks. I don't know why the dimensions are that large though, just double checked it and was 45.53mm.

How did you do it if you don't mind me asking?

Re: How do I roll this?

jhackney1972 — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 21:09:07 GMT

The reason is I use your sketch and I missed that you Scaled the extrusion twice, sorry. The process is the same using a smaller sketch. Screencast is attached.

Re: How do I roll this?

Anonymous — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 21:21:56 GMT

Thank you so much, I'll study the video and have a go. I really appreciate you taking the time to help me!

Re: How do I roll this?

jhackney1972 — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 21:24:36 GMT

I went back and corrected my model to match your scaled sketches. The new model is attached. It looks a bit bulky with the thickness of 2 mm which can be edited by changing the sheet metal thickness used in the model.

Re: How do I roll this?

jhackney1972 — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 21:27:16 GMT

Here is the second scaled down model with a thickness of 0.5mm. Model attached.

Re: How do I roll this?

Anonymous — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 21:59:35 GMT

Fantastic, thankyou for all your help.