Introduction
Welcome
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Using the exercise files
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1. Interface and Sheet Metal Basics
Looking at sheet metal tools
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Using and customizing the Ribbon
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Understanding sheet metal
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2. Sheet Metal Flanges
Creating a base feature
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Looking at the Flange tool
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Creating tabs
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Making an edge flange
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Using the Edit Flange Profile tool
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Using the miter flange
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Making a swept flange
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Using the Jog feature
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Making hems
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3. Sheet Metal Cuts and Corners
Unfolding and folding parts
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Making normal cuts in sheet metal
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Adding cuts across bends
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Making closed corners
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Adding welded corners
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Making a cross break
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4. Converting to Sheet Metal
Using the Convert to Sheet Metal command
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Adding sketched bends
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Importing geometry
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Looking at the rip feature
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Creating a lofted bend
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5. Multibody Parts
Building a chassis
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Using the pattern tools
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Using mirror symmetry
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Using the split feature
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Exporting individual parts
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6. Forming Tools
Using forming tools
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Modifying a forming tool
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Creating a custom forming tool
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Forming across a bend
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7. Sheet Metal Assemblies
Basic assembly techniques
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Adding cuts in context
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Creating parts in the assembly
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Using patterns and mirrors
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8. Sheet Metal Drawings
Using ordinate dimensions
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Looking at sheet options
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Creating flat patterns
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Saving to DXF or DWG
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Automation with SOLIDWORKS Task Scheduler
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Prepping for manufacturing
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Bonus Videos
Laser cutting
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Shear
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Break forming
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Turret punch press
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Welding
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Deburring
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Hardware
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Computer numerical control (CNC)
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Ex_Files_Sheet_Met_SW.zip
(42.9 MB)