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convert traffic cone to sheet metal part

Dingo0z

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I draw the profile of a traffic cone & then revolve it 359 degrees. I then try to "insert bends" to convert it to sheet metal. I keep getting error messages when it tries to insert bends saying "no bends found". I've tried selecting not just the profile edge, but every edge possible & I keep getting errors. I have attached the file I'm working with.<BR itxtvisited="1"><BR itxtvisited="1">Any help would be greatly appreciated.<BR itxtvisited="1">Thank you for your time,<BR itxtvisited="1">-Dan





2010-11-22_082643_SM_traffic_cone.zip
 
Hi Dan,

I was able to fix it.

Please let me know what version of SolidWorks you're using (as well as your email address), and I'll send you the revised, sheet-metal part.

~ Jeff
 
@JImshaw,

I think the cat is nearing the bag now but I definitely
appreciate the help. Sorry for the delayed response.

-Dan
 
Sorry for the delay.

Here are the steps which I took to modify the file:

1. Open SM traffic cone.SLDPRT.

2. Edit Sketch2 in the Revolv-Thin1 feature.

3. Delete the angled line and exit the sketch. You should now be left with a flat donut figure.

4. Open the Sheet Metal toolbar and click on the Convert to Sheet Metal icon.

5. Under Sheet Metal Parameters, select Face<1> for the
 

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