Sheet Metal Design
 Sheet Metal teaches you how to build sheet metal parts using SolidWorks mechanical design automation software. Building standalone sheet metal parts, converting parts to sheet metal, and modeling sheet metal parts in the context of an assembly are covered.
Lesson 1: Modeling Sheet Metal Parts
- Sheet Metal Methods
- Stages in the Process
- Sheet Metal Toolbar
- Designing with Sheet Metal Features
- Sheet Metal Features
- Miter Flange
- Edge Flanges
- Bend Angles
- Adding a Tab
- Flat Pattern
- Cuts
- Sheet Metal Parts in Drawings
Lesson 2: Sheet Metal Forming Tools
- Sheet Metal Forming Tools
Lesson 3: Additional Sheet Metal Features
- Edge Flanges and Closed Corners
- Hems
- Curved Edge Flanges
- Designing in Flat
- Existing Rounds
- Using Symmetry
- Manual Relief Cut
- Break Corner
- Jog Feature
- Lofted Bends
- Bend Deviation
Lesson 4: Converting Parts to Sheet Metal
- Sheet Metal Topics
- Recognize Bends Method
- Opening IGES Files
- Using the Rip Feature
- Adding Bends in Place of Sharp Corners
- Sheet Metal Features
- Making Changes
- Adding a Welded Corner
- Sheet Metal from Shelled Parts
- Unrolling Cones and Cylinders
- Process Plans
Lesson 5: Modeling Sheet Metal In the Context of an Assembly
- Sheet Metal Topics
- In-Context Sheet Metal Parts
- Adding a New Part into an Assembly
- Appearance During Part Editing
- Building Edge Flanges In Context
- Building Miter Flanges In Context
- Edit Assembly
Prerequisites
Students attending this course are expected to have:
· Attended the SolidWorks Essentials
- At least 1 month of experience using the software
- Reviewed the following SolidWorks on-line tutorials:
- Import/Export
- Sheet Metal
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