Flat pattern

[dammerswillly]

Hi,

I’m searching for the right information to get the flat pattern that I need.

I’m drawing a profile that’s 2mm thick, for example I have drawn 1 90degr profile both sides 50mm. From

that I want to get a flat pattern that is 98 mm wide. 

how to get there?

im just drawing 90 degree angles for now.

[James_Willo]

A picture would really help here. 

To get a flat pattern you just need to click the 'create flat pattern' on the sheet metal ribbon, assuming you created it from a sheet metal template file. 

Your blank size will be also be determined by the kfactor used as the metal stretches slightly as it's bent. 

[James_Willo]

Also have a look at this. 
https://autode.sk/3J0Qsju

[dammerswillly]

Thank you,

But for our machines we use exact 98mm.

If we have more bends this 98,2… wil cause an issue whilst programming. 

[James_Willo · Accepted solution]

Yes, you will need to include the correct k factor, I guessed at 1.

[dammerswillly]

Thank you I will have a go at this.