But fusion 360 doesn t just integrate the process from design to flat pattern.
Fusion 360 unfold sheet metal.
It was exactly the right tool for what i needed.
You have a round sheet metal body that you would like to unfold.
The portion of the model in question is located on the end of the flange.
Thickness bend radius k factor relief shapes etc.
Only flat linear sections of sheet metal can be used as the stationary.
Only sheet metal bodies can be unfolded.
The example part we will be designing is a bracket for the hitec hs 5065mg servo.
Properties are the root of how sheet metal designs behave.
In creating the latest sheet metal part i found a reason to try out the unfold refold functions in fusion 360.
Our intention is to provide you a simple way to build your library by providing you with a handful of starter rules you can copy edit and save to your library.
Fusion 360 is the only tool to integrate design to manufacture.
This article covers how to get started with sheet metal design in fusion 360.
Now the body can be selected in the unfold command.
We re calling these sheet metal rules in fusion 360.
How to unfold rolled sheet metal designs in fusion 360.
When selecting the unfold command the model body becomes transparent.
You have a round sheet metal body that you would like to unfold.
This integration ensures a design change made anywhere in the process from concept to production will reflect everywhere.
To make this design we will cover creating a base flange adding bends folding and unfolding the design virtually adding holes and other features and creating bending patterns that.
To unfold the body convert the body to a sheet metal part.
The body is a brep body rather than a sheet metal body.