Advanced Sheet Metal Design Using NX Cad Challenge_5_Odd Shaped Enclosure

ODD SHAPED ENCLOSURE IN SIEMENS NX CAD

JEEVA R

OBJECTIVE:

To develop a “Odd shaped enclosure” using different commands and tools in NX CAD.

WHAT IS NX CAD?

NX CAD is an advanced high-end CAD/CAM/CAE software used for designing models etc. It was formerly known as “Unigraphics” owned by Siemens PLM Software.

DESIGN FLOWCHART:

COMMANDS USED:

1. EXTRUDE:

It is a solid modelling feature used to add material as per design in the required direction.

2. SHEET METAL FROM SOLID:

This command is used to transform solid model created to an equivalent sheet metal with required selection of edges and faces.

3. FLANGE:

A flange is external or internal ridge or rim for strength as the flange of iron beam. It creates features in any angle and directions as required.

4. JOG FLANGE:

This command is used to lift the flange parallel to required plane with a prescribed sketch.

5. UNBEND AND REBEND:

Unbend command is used to flatten the model created to infuse further complex features such as holes, dimple, bead, etc. After, implementing required features then it is again rebend to original model using rebend command.

6. HOLE:

It is used to create holes and slots as per design requirements.

7. BEAD:

Bead is another punch tool used to create embosses over sheet metal, this feature is used to elevate sheet metal parts without flat contact with surface.

8. FLATPATTERN:

This command is used to flatten the final sheet metal model to prepare a detailed drawing of the model for manufacturing.

DIFFERENT VIEWS:

FRONT VIEW:

TOP VIEW:

SIDE VIEW:

BOTTOM VIEW:

ISOMETRIC VIEW:

DRAWING SHEET:

CONCLUSION:

Thus, odd shaped enclosure in sheet metal is made using NX CAD successfully.