Multibody-sheet metal

[bryan5]

Scenario:

I design a a sheet metal pan in a 1 piece design:

For manufacturing it would be better to make this a 3 piece design for better sheet utilization when laser cutting it. I ripped the radius and extended the edge for a weld fit up. Now there are 3 bodies but Fusion 360 will not create a flat pattern.

Is there a way to convert these 3 bodies now into components so flat patterns can be generated. If not could we get this capability on a future enhancement?

Thank you

[TheCADWhisperer]

Model with standard tools.

Split it up.

Convert the three bodies to Sheet Metal Components.

[jhackney1972 · Accepted solution]

If you already have what you need as Sheet Metal Bodies, you can create Sheet Metal Components from them using the process outlined in this Blog Article and Video.

[bryan5]

Thank you @jhackney1972 this is the solution I was looking for in this scenario. You are a Fusion sheet metal wizard.