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Not able to create flat patterns in sheet metal mode.

mtthwlehman
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Not able to create flat patterns in sheet metal mode.

mtthwlehman
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I am relatively new to Fusion 360 and I seem to be having a hard time distinguishing between bodies and components. I have created a part that I need to be able to pull off individual components (if this is right vernacular)  and create flat patterns for them to be burned out on a plasma table. The part is a radiused stainless steel pan. There will be two rolled pieces along the throat and heel of the part as well as two end caps that will be welded. I just need to be able to create flat patterns for the 5 bodies (or components) in this design. 

 

I have tried right-clicking on the bodies and "converting to sheet-metal" and this message pops up:

 

Error: Can't calculate body thickness. Select the base face of a valid Sheet Metal body (typically a wide, flat area). But when I go to select the object I want, it won't let me. 

 

I can attach the drawing, so it will make it easier for someone to be able to help out. 

 

Hopefully someone will be able to help me with this. 

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TheCADWhisperer
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@mtthwlehman wrote:

I am relatively new to Fusion 360...


Are all of your sketches fully defined?  (No blue geometry and a lock symbol in the browser)? (Especially Sketch1)

Are there any unresolved issued highlighted in yellow in your timeline?

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TheCADWhisperer
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I have to work a bit on the inside conic part, but this forum is acting up today with Attachments - so it will be tomorrow.

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