Sheet Metal not working as expected.

Sheet Metal not working as expected.

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Sheet Metal not working as expected.

Anonymous
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Hello 

The system i am using is an Apple iMac, I have found what i presume is an issue or a misunderstanding on my part i will explain.

 

I have created a sheet metal part and wanted to put some holes into it so i unfolded the design to make a flat pattern I placed the holes and refolded the design and they disappear and can only be seen on the unfolded flat pattern.

 

The only way i can make the holes that can be seen is on the folded metal part is to create a sketch and make holes that way.

 

Please explain 

 

Mike

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g-andresen
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Hi,

I just tested it. I cannot confirm your observation, even for a hole in the bend line.

holes in sheet metal body.png

Please share the file.

File > export > save as f3d locally  > attach it to the next post.

günther

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Anonymous
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I have added the Fusion File The left hand Chip Tray is the one i created the holes as sketches the right hand Chip Tray is the one i created the holes on the flat pattern if you look at my time line the holes for the flat pattern are not there is like some of the history is hidden.

 

 

Kind regards

Mike

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HughesTooling
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You should use unfold to add the holes not flat pattern.

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Just to explain 

If you can look at the left top coolant tray component you will see the front 6 holes they have been created using a sketch, you will then have to unfold into a flat pattern so you can see i created 6 more holes on the back.

On the right top coolant tray all the holes were made on the flat pattern

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Anonymous
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Brilliant wondered what that commands main purpose was !

 

 

Thankyou 

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HughesTooling
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You've added holes in the flat pattern, they will not be added to the bent part. You should not edit or add holes to the flat pattern, if you want to add holes in a flat state use unfold from the modify.

 

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HughesTooling
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Why have you marked your answers as the solution seems my answer was. The idea is to help others searching to find the answer.

 

Thanks Mark

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Sorry Mark i clicked it by accident how do i undo ?


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TheCADWhisperer
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@Anonymous wrote:
Sorry Mark i clicked it by accident how do i undo ?



As an EE Mark can make the change, he probably just wanted to confirm with you that you accept his response as the Solution.