Twist Sheet Metal Solidworks
This video show how to make a twisted rod using boundary boss base feature feature of solidworks cad software.
Twist sheet metal solidworks. 20 oct 2016 09 52 am hello all i have to model such an element as shown on photo. The twisting option was chosen with a rotation of 360 degrees to give one full twist of the extrusion. To obtain the twist in the design you could use the flex feature with the following definition. Nowadays we simply get laser cuted flat part and our locksmiths twist it manually but we are increasing production volume and i would like to order it from supplier.
How to model twisted sheet metal elements in solidworks. Conceptia konnect is an award winning authorized value added reseller for solidworks solidworks. The extruded length of bar was selected. This video describes how to use twist feature in solidworks.
Sheet metal loft works very well or the sheet metal swept flange feature not sure on the shape for which one would work best for you. However in some circumstances when the design requires certain types of geometry you can use non sheet metal feature tools then insert bends or convert the part to sheet metal. You might also like. For the sheet metal loft you need two separate sketches and you also need to pick the sketches on the same end to keep them from twisting also the sketch needs to be lines and or arcs.
You can download 2d drawing from below link. To do so i need proper.