Sheet Metal Saddle Clamp

[Talayoe]

Hello all,

So I have a conundrum that I was hoping some kind soul could help me with. I have attached a couple files, a drawing and two IPT's. 

Part2.ipt/idw is a sample of what I am looking for. This is part file.

Saddle Clamp.ipt is what I would like the final copy to be made from, this is a sheet metal part so  I can get a flat pattern for cutting before we get it broke (braked? lol).

I drew up 'part2' just quick (messy sketch, I know!) so I could make the idw to show whomever said kind soul would like to have a look. 

With saddle clamp.ipt, I cannot figure how to get my center arc the way I want it as shown in part2. This is just a saddle clamp and I am lienient on all sizes, but I couldnt come close. The size that might be more important would be the height from the base to the top of the rad (not dimensioned, sorry! but should be aprox 3-3/16").

As mentioned, I would appreciate any help. The sheet metal thing is still kinda new to me and I get a bit frusterated trying to stick things together. I also didnt know the inital start length of the part in the saddle clamp file, figure it could just be adjusted when the aprox finished profile is complete. I am not looking just to have some help, but maybe some helpful advise on how I can do this. I do have a few others to make as well so that would be awesome.

Tks all 🙂

[blair]

Use the Convert function to Sheet-Metal. Just make sure that you have a correct "Style" within the Sheet-Metal Styles for your thickness.

[Talayoe]

Hey Blair,

thanks for that. I did try it, but I had not used it before. When i converted it, i tried converting to flat pattern and it came out the same as the not flat pattern and i thot may e i did t do something or maybe that's just how it works. Did i do something wrong?

[blair · Accepted solution]

I've included a ScreenCast of the procedure.

http://autode.sk/1PN8Mun

[WHolzwarth]

Perhaps a more predictable workflow is Contour Flange. Sheet thickness = 0.25 in, Bend radius in Contour Flange needs to be 0.75 in.

2016 file attached

Walter

[Talayoe]

Hi Blair,

Thank you for that. Thats great, and since I dont have a lot of experience or current need of doing a lot of sheet metal, I am sure that will help immensly! Thanks again.

Walter, I appreciate the demo file! Thats fantastic and seeing how you built it is a great learning tool for me. I quickly reviewed it and it looks easy enough and will try and replicate it soon. Thank you!!