SOLIDWORKS – Faster and Smarter Sheet Metal Design

Create Complex Sheet Metal Parts Easily with SOLIDWORKS 

Key Features:

• Create base flanges, bends, notches, and edge flanges quickly.
• Use tab and slot features for easy assembly.
• Supports complex sheet metal and structural designs.

Below is a Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Create a Base Flange:
   • Open a new part document.
   • Select the Sheet Metal tab.
     
     
   • Click Base Flange/Tab and sketch the desired profile.
     
2. Add Edge Flanges:
   • Use Edge Flange to create bends along edges.
     
     
   • Adjust flange length and angle as required.
     
3. Use Tab and Slot Feature:

• Go to Insert > Sheet Metal > Tab and Slot.
  
  
• Choose the pattern (Equal Offset, Centre Align, etc.) and apply.

4. Add Bends and Notches: 

•    Go to Insert > Sheet Metal > Bend Notch.
  
  
• Select the edges and adjust parameters as needed.

Benefits:

• Faster creation of sheet metal parts.
• Reduces rework and increases accuracy.
• Simplifies design of complex structures.

Conclusion:

The Sheet Metal Tools in SOLIDWORKS help engineers design parts efficiently and accurately. Features like bend notches and tab-and-slot save time and ensure high-quality results.