Desing something to print with elastic filament

[kermit943]

Hy community I need some help.

My plan is to design a lock with a elastic "band", more or less in shape of a eight, to 3D print it with elastic material.

The problem is, it is not a flat face where i need it to bee, but want to print it flat. I hope you understand my problem.

Now I would like to know how could I "flaten" my object after designing it in the right shape, like unfold a sheetmetal. 

Thank you for the help 

[laughingcreek · Accepted solution]

Sheet metal is actually the prevailing answer to this question.  It's a work around, but does the job. There are lots of threads on this forum about using sheet metal to wrap or unwrap things.  here is a link to a post with lots of good stuff, a quick search will yield even more-

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-360-design-validate/for-everyone-that-wants-a-wrap-function-in...

[kermit943]

Thank you for your help.

I did not even know what i should search for.
I think your link will help a lot.