SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal Design - Best Practices

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SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal Design - Best Practices

Take a look at this technical document to understand the fundamental approaches of Sheet Metal design in SOLIDWORKS.

This document covers;

- A brief introduction to sheet metal

- Characteristics and assumptions

- Modelling approaches and streamlining design

- Flat patterns for manufacture

- Form tool basics and set up

View the Document here

Sameer Qureshi

Applications Engineer

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