Error in planning U profile

[Anonymous]

I have two scenarios, both are profile U the first one (01) I can plan normally, then the second (02) I have one more angle and Inventor does not allow me to create a plan.
I know not made with the tools of Sheet Metal, but I have not found a way to make this model with them.

Is there a way to plan this plate?

[johnsonshiue · Accepted solution]

Hi! I think you are talking about making flat pattern, right? Sheet Metal 02.ipt works because it was done by Contour Roll. The thickness and bend radius are all recognized by Sheet Metal environment. Sheet Metal 01.ipt was done using Bend Part, a similar technology but the bend cannot be unrolled unfortunately. Inventor is not yet able to make a flat pattern of geometry like this. We are working on a solution to do that but it is not available yet.

In the meantime, you may want to take a look at the below link showing an alternative workflow for now.

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/inventor-forum/unfold-complex-surface/td-p/7249578

Many thanks!