Unbend this part

[Joseba]

hello!


I have problem to unbend this metal piece. How can i do that?


I need unbend version of this part to cut in a laser machine.


see atached 3D 2009-07-17_034133_Unbend_josebas.zip


thanks in advance

 

[hkhalaf]

Hi Joseba,


I tried to open the file, but it does not respond,


Anyways, try opening your part using the sheetmetal module and introduce a RIP at any cross section. Then try to unbend it


I don't know if this really works, but just give it a shot


Regards,

 

[Joseba]

Hello hkhalaf!


Thank you very much but not worck. The metod in this kind of part is diferent...


Regards,

 

[kamenev]

Hi,

You can try to unbend torus using flange wall/s in sheetmetal. Example:

1. Create your torus skeleton with curves



2. Add temporary cylinder wall to attach flange later on



3. Rip cylinder wall and make a flange wall using profile curve with small bend radius on attachment edges



4. Now you can flat it, add holes etc.



5. Bend it back and rip out cylinder wall surfaces



Regards,

 

[Joseba]

Thank you kamenev!!


I am going to try this way.


best regards!