Flat metal strip to a cylinder that is overlapped

poultonsDN5LR
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Flat metal strip to a cylinder that is overlapped

poultonsDN5LR
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Can somebody please help me and point me in the right direction on how to change a flat strip of metal in to a cylinder that over laps slightly.

We make stationery holders and start with 150 X 50mm X 1mm aluminium, put holes in it then roll it with a 10mm overlap. I'm just trying to be professional and give them an engineering drawing to work from but don't know how to roll to flat metal in Fusion 360.

Any guidance much appreciated. 

Thanks

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TheCADWhisperer
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Click on the Sheet Metal tab. 
Model in finished form. 
Click in Unfold.

Cut the Holes.

Exit from Unfold.
Click on Flat Pattern.

Attach the *.f3d file of your attempt here. 

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poultonsDN5LR
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Hi

Sorry I was not not clear. I want too go from a flat piece of metal to a cylinder. I would be happy to start with a cylinder drawing (instead of starting with a flat piece and trying to roll it) but don't know how to overlap it slightly.

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TheCADWhisperer
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This is such an easy problem that I am surprised someone has not jumped in here with the solution (I have been too busy).

 

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wmhazzard
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Here is one way, starting with a ring made with the coil/spiral tool. Go through the timeline to see how I did it. 

 

Screenshot 2022-08-02 141514.jpg

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jhackney1972
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I did not use your dimensions in my model but I am hoping you can capture the method I used, from the timeline, and create your own.  If you need help figuring out what I did, let me know and I will try and do a Screencast.  I am using 16 GA material.  Model, with flat pattern, is attached. 

Ring with Overlap Joint.jpg

 

John Hackney, Retired
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