topic Re: Flat pattern in Inventor Forum

Flat pattern

dammerswillly — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 04:41:40 GMT

Hi,

I’m searching for the right information to get the flat pattern that I need.

I’m drawing a profile that’s 2mm thick, for example I have drawn 1 90degr profile both sides 50mm. From

that I want to get a flat pattern that is 98 mm wide.

how to get there?

im just drawing 90 degree angles for now.

Re: Flat pattern

James_Willo — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:13:05 GMT

A picture would really help here.

To get a flat pattern you just need to click the 'create flat pattern' on the sheet metal ribbon, assuming you created it from a sheet metal template file.

Your blank size will be also be determined by the kfactor used as the metal stretches slightly as it's bent.

Re: Flat pattern

James_Willo — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:21:12 GMT

Also have a look at this.
https://autode.sk/3J0Qsju

Re: Flat pattern

dammerswillly — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 07:16:39 GMT

Thank you,

But for our machines we use exact 98mm.

If we have more bends this 98,2… wil cause an issue whilst programming.

Re: Flat pattern

James_Willo — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 07:46:08 GMT

Yes, you will need to include the correct k factor, I guessed at 1.

Re: Flat pattern

dammerswillly — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:18:49 GMT

Thank you I will have a go at this.