Hello when creating a drawing of a sheet metal part we currently use the family table method to have two models in one sheet.
Flat pattern sheet metal drawing.
However to match the other dimensions that are included it would require your manufacturer to work with incorrect or unachievable sheet metal forming factors.
To create a drawing of a flat pattern.
From the view palette drag the flat pattern.
Solidworks sheet metal drawing tutorial bend line flat pattern unfolded bend table punch table.
This tutorial show how to create production drawing for.
If appropriate select or clear the selection of the recover punch center option.
Dimensions given on a flat pattern are affected by several bending factors like k factor and bend radius during the 3d modeling stage.
Create a flat pattern drawing view of a sheet metal part click place views tab create panel base.
In the drawing view dialog box select a sheet metal component as file.
Select a format or click ok to use the default format.
If appropriate select or clear the selection of the recover punch center.
Set other options in the drawing view dialog.
Flat pattern sheet metal drawing.
We would prefer not to use this method as it introduces an extra part number that we must track.
Click make drawing from part assembly standard toolbar and click ok to open the drawing sheet.
Open the sheet metal part for which you want to add a drawing.
In the sheet metal view area select flat pattern view.
In the sheet metal view area select flat pattern view.