how to unbend a revolved wall?

Is there a way to unbend a revolved wall feature if you dont have a flat surface reference? I have a pipe with flanged end that I need a flat pattern for...





Thanks!
Edited by: mmarracc

Hi,


when you are asked for fixed geometry you could pick plane or edge!!


So you have to chose edge.Usually the one which you sketched.


rgds JV

JV said:

when you are asked for fixed geometry you could pick plane or edge!!


So you have to chose edge.Usually the one which you sketched.

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it is a revolve so there is no flat plane or edge. there is a formed end but still no straight edge or flat plane that itwill accept.

some revolve flanges that i have done in the pasthave required bend relief


"it is a revolve so there is no flat plane or edge"


you need a rip otherwise why would you want a flat pattern


"there is a formed end but still no straight edge or flat plane that itwill accept."


you may need to do it, using a quilt. maybe i am not understanding what you are trying to do. put a picture or a file, that way you may get more correct responds

HI mmarracc,


i tried to explain you the problem by a small ppt.


Due to a very large size of the ppt i have removed some of the slides.


Please have a look and mail me bakc if need any further clarifications.


2005-07-11_225009_sheetmetal_unbend_revolved_feature.zip





Regards,


Prashant Patel.