Flat pattern for sheet metal lofted flange

[I_K_H_]

I have this trough to where I need the bottom creased, so the water runs to the center of the trough. I used lofted flange. Is there a way to flatten this. Or maybe I am not creating it correctly.

[TheCADWhisperer]

@I_K_H_ 

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

[I_K_H_]

Here you go.

[TheCADWhisperer]

@I_K_H_ 

Will you manufacture this part in-house?

Do you have a tooling to deform the material?

Or can you have a Rip in the sheet.

Do you want a flange around the four edges?

[I_K_H_]

Yes, we will manufacture in house. We use a press brake. What do you mean by a Rip? I want it in one pc. if that is what you are asking.

[TheCADWhisperer]

@I_K_H_ 

Do you want the hole to be circular in the formed part or in the flat pattern (cannot be both)?

[I_K_H_]

Doesn't really matter.

[TheCADWhisperer]

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@I_K_H_ wrote:

Yes, we will manufacture in house. We use a press brake. What do you mean by a Rip? I want it in one pc. if that is what you are asking.

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To make on a press brake you need a Rip in the material that will have to be welded or soldered after forming.

You could have the Rip along the short edge, the long edge or along one of the bends.

See Attached file.

[I_K_H_]

Thank you! Ok I get it. Basically, it's a relief cut so the geometry can do its thing?