Workflow to Convert Geometry to Sheet Metal Body

You can create a non-sheet metal geometry using modelling features in xSheetMetal, or import geometry from other apps, and then convert it into sheet metal.

  1. Create a model.

    See Working in Sketches and Feature Section.

    You can also create a model in other apps and import them. See Importing Geometry.

  2. Recognize features such as walls, bend, and edges for bends in the model.

    See Recognizing Features.

  3. Convert ruled surfaces to sheet metal surfaces.

    See Convert Surface to Sheet Metal Wall.

    The above two steps convert the non sheet metal model to sheet metal geometry. Now you can add more sheet metal features.
  4. Add sheet metal features.

    See Sheet Metal Section.