Lofted Bend Sheet Metal Solidworks

To create a bent lofted bend.

Lofted bend sheet metal solidworks.

Visit our learning library which features all of our training courses and tutorials at http. The sketches can be on parallel or non parallel planes. Lofted bends in solidworks are a tool that has been in the software for years and a tool that i think a lot of time gets over looked for the abilities of what it can do for a user. Click lofted bend sheet metal toolbar or insert sheet metal lofted bends.

Create two separate open profile sketches. Create two separate open profile sketches. Lofted bends in sheet metal parts use two open profile sketches that are connected by a loft. The sketches can be on parallel or non parallel planes.

When we look at the property manager for lofted bends we are presented with quite a few options. To create a bent lofted bend. Click lofted bend sheet metal toolbar or insert sheet metal lofted bends. Click lofted bend sheet metal toolbar or insert sheet metal lofted bends.

To create a lofted bend. Begin with two open profile sketches. In the propertymanager under manufacturing method select formed. Using the solidworks lofted bend feature you can create flat patterns to transition a square sheet metal opening down to round sheet metal opening.