Jump to content

How to fold sheet metal curve


Bart

Recommended Posts

I don't think you can't fold that curve with the sheet metal tools. It only works with "developable surfaces", see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Developable_surface

You can however model it in IRONCAD in its "folded" state with ordinary modeling tools. Extrude -> shell -> cut away excess material. And then create a drawing that can be used to manufacture the part.

To manufacture it you either need to use manual forming tools (shrinker stretcher, etc) or machine a press-forming tool.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...