I amstarting to learn Pro/SHEETMETAL and really don't know the best way to model this part: 2004-10-23_011828_right_side_plate3.prt.zip(resume all features to see theentire model).For starters I must mention that this part was constructedfor my ownPro/Sheetmetal testing, so there may be some odd dimensioning schemes etc! Anyhow, what I am wondering is if I am on track with my intent of creating this type of part by starting with a solid extrusion feature in the flat, converting it to sheetmetal, then bending it and applying rounds?Or maybe I should create this part entirely as a solid, built exclusively fromextrude features,and then unbend it in sheetmetal?Additionallythere is one major problem that I ran into with creaing the rounds I need. I need a .250R round on both sides of the part, and unfortunately Ican only achieve this on theone side.The other side I can only get .06 or so to work without failing. I believe the culprit is where the sheetmetal bends occur, the material displaces along the adjacent edge surfaces. Is using a cut feature to remove / trim off this extra material an accepted methodon sheetmetal partsto aid with round creation?
Ultimately my intent is to have a model that is robust,and will produce engineering drawings that capture the manufacturing methods necessary to make the part (also for calculatingY and K factors for precisionbending). Any suggestions or tips are greatly appreciated!
Thanks -Richh
Ultimately my intent is to have a model that is robust,and will produce engineering drawings that capture the manufacturing methods necessary to make the part (also for calculatingY and K factors for precisionbending). Any suggestions or tips are greatly appreciated!
Thanks -Richh