
Explore sheet metal folders in the feature manager, edit base flange properties—thickness, end condition, bend allowance and auto relief—and manage flat pattern, suppression, and multi-sheet metal bodies.
Learn to apply edge flange on tangent edges using the edge flange tool, selecting all tangent edges simultaneously and specifying flange length to create accurate sheet metal flanges.
Master the miter flange tool in SolidWorks sheet metal to create multiple flanges from a single sketch, adjusting gap and start and end offsets for precise edge alignment.
Explore how the sheet metal tab tool switches between base flange and tab operations, edit sketches, merge results, and adjust thickness to create two separate bodies.
Use the closed corner tool to manage a complex corner in SolidWorks sheet metal, compare options that add material with open bend region, and rely on manual propagation.
Explore the break corner tool in sheet metal to add chamfer or radius by selecting faces or edges; the tool targets corners, enabling quick, selective corner edits.
Learn to apply corner relief in SolidWorks sheet metal using the Corner Relief tool, choosing 2 bend or 3 bend corners, and applying rectangular or circular relief across corners.
Convert a solid body to a sheet metal body using the insert bends tool, configuring base flange, bend radius, auto relief, and rip parameters before flattening and bending.
Learn to create complex sheet metal bodies with the lofted bend tool, following rules for open profiles, radius corners, two profiles, and adjustable bend and faceting options.
Master the formed option in the lofted bend tool to create complex sheet metal parts via forming, then flatten or recreate to switch back to bend.
Learn how to show sheet metal gusset location and center on a flat pattern by applying override document settings to show the gusset profile and center.
Explore advanced options in the tab and slot tool from the sheet metal tab, including applying between sheet metal and solid bodies and linking groups together for multi-body control.
Learn to control sheet metal properties by linking material parameters to automatically apply k-factors and bend allowances. Configure thickness ranges and use gauge tables, bend tables, and bend calculation tables.
Learn to create a custom sheet metal cutout, save it as a design library feature part, and reuse it with proper references and dimensions via drag-and-drop.
Create a new sheet metal forming tool by building a base on the top plane, shaping it, adding draft and fillets, removing the base, and saving in the design library.
Export a sheet metal flat-pattern as a DXF file by exporting to DXF or DWG, selecting sheet metal, and including geometry, bend lines, and bounding box for accurate preview.
In this SolidWorks 2018 Sheet Metal Essential training course, expert author Asif Ahmed, Certified SolidWorks Expert (CSWE) will teach you how to work in the SolidWorks Sheet Metal environment. This course can be used to help you prepare for the Sheet Metal Certification, and is designed for users that already have a fundamental understanding of SolidWorks.
You will start by learning how to create a Sheet metal part, then jump into learning about essential feature such as base flange, edge flange, miter flange, bend table, and bend allowance and so on. From there, Asif will teach you how to convert solid body to sheet metal part. This video tutorial will also cover how to make custom design library feature such as cut, forming tools etc. You will also learn how to control bend note and export DXF or DWG format of flat pattern.
Follow along with our expert instructor in this training course to get:
·Concise, informative and broadcast-quality SolidWorks 2018 Sheet Metal Essential training videos delivered to your desktop.
·3.0 + hours of HD video tutorials
·Over 50 individual video lectures
·Exercise files– to help you become proficient with the material.
·The ability to learn at your own pace with our intuitive, easy-to-use interface
·A quick grasp of even the most complex SolidWorks 2018 Sheet Metal Essential subjects because they're broken into simple, easy to follow tutorial videos.
Once you have completed this computer based training course, you will have an in-depth understanding of how to create Sheet Metal parts in the latest version of SolidWorks. Working files are included, allowing you to follow along with the author throughout the lessons.
In this SolidWorks 2018 Sheet Metal Essential training video tutorial series, you'll quickly have relevant skills for real-world applications.