Tutorial - Lofted bend feature (Sheet-Metal) in SolidWorks?

Sudhir Gill

16 Feb, 2012 05:29 AM

Here is the tutorial.

1. Step 1:

   Start SolidWorks in part mode. Top plane>>Sketch.
   

   

2. Step 2:

   Make this sketch. Exit the sketch.
   

   

3. Step 3:

   Now Front plane>>Sketch.
   

   

4. Step 4:

   Make this sketch and exit the sketch.
   

   

5. Step 5:

   Under Sheet metal tab select Lofted-Bend.
   

   

6. Step 6:

   Select both profiles & click OK.
   

   

7. Step 7:

   Now we have the lofted sheet metal body.
   

   

8. Step 8:

   Under Sheet metal tab click Flatten to see the flatten body view.