In the propertymanager under manufacturing method select formed.
Lofted bend solidworks sheet metal 2017.
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We will learn sheet metal basic features like lofted bend extruded cut and appearance in solidworks sheet metal.
Lofted bends in sheet metal parts use two open profile sketches that are connected by a loft.
In the graphics area select a face that does not move as a result of the bend for fixed face.
For more examples of lofted sheet metal parts you can find them in the design library under parts sheetmetal lofted bends.
Click a bend position of bend centerline material inside material outside or bend outside.
Click lofted bend sheet metal toolbar or insert sheet metal lofted bends.
Click sketched bend on the sheet metal toolbar or click insert sheet metal sketched bend.
The resulting flat pattern looks like what you see below note there are no bend lines like in the bent lofted bends example.
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Lofted bends in sheet metal parts use two open profile sketches that are connected by a loft.
The base flange feature is not used with the lofted bend feature.
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For each profile select the point from which you want the path of the loft to travel.
Explained how to use lofted bend command in sheet metal with examples for the ease of users.
We hope this helps you with your next sheet metal design project.
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In the graphics area select both sketches.