Advanced Sheet Metal Design Using NX Cad Challenge_5_Odd Shaped Enclosure
Design of Odd Shaped Enclosure Using NX CAD
Part File: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hd6Dkn2sh38D6BnZbHkDABOctICNVwcU/view?usp=sharing
Drawing Sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bpia4ui831lOpP4T9PVwEL5_bE8Jqazx/view?usp=sharing
Objective: The objective of the project is to create a sheetmetal component by using a solid model as a base on which the sheetmetal is wrapped. It is made possible using sheetmetal from solid tool. This method is especially useful while creating sheetmetal components which have an irregular shape.
Introduction: The sheet metal from solid tool is used when a sheetmetal component cannot be designed using standard methods like tabs and flanges. In this method a solid of the desired shape is first created. Then the convert to sheet metal tool is used to specify the faces where the sheetmetal is to be made. The specifications are made in such a way that the sheetmetal covers the solid faces. This is a quick and easy method to create the basic shape of the sheetmetal component.
Design Methodolgy:
Description: First the sheetmetal part file is opened. Since this component is to be made using sheet metal from solid feature, the required solid is modelled. Next the sheetmetal from solid feature is used. The feature works by specifying the faces and bends that are part of the sheetmetal. Rips are automatically created by the software. After the execution of the software, the solid created previously is hidden, leaving the desired sheetmetal component. Additional features such as flanges and jogs are added. Then the sheetmetal is unbended step by step to flatten the component. This step is necessary to create features such as beads, dimples and holes. The necessary features are added and the component is rebended to complete the modelling. The flat pattern showing the bend radii and angles for this component is created using the flat pattern feature. This flat pattern is used to create a drawing sheet showing the radii and angles.
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Front View
Right View
Top View
Isometric View
Drawing Sheet
Conclusion: The Sheet metal from solid feature was studied and executed in NX CAD to make the required component.