Lofted bends in solidworks are a tool that has been in the software for years and a tool that i think a lot of time gets over looked for the abilities of what it can do for a user.
Lofted bend sheet metal solidworks.
Click lofted bend sheet metal toolbar or insert sheet metal lofted bends.
In the propertymanager under manufacturing method select formed.
Create two separate open profile sketches.
Lofted bends in sheet metal parts use two open profile sketches that are connected by a loft.
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Click lofted bend sheet metal toolbar or insert sheet metal lofted bends.
Using the solidworks lofted bend feature you can create flat patterns to transition a square sheet metal opening down to round sheet metal opening.
Create two separate open profile sketches.
Begin with two open profile sketches.
When we look at the property manager for lofted bends we are presented with quite a few options.
The sketches can be on parallel or non parallel planes.
Click lofted bend sheet metal toolbar or insert sheet metal lofted bends.
The sketches can be on parallel or non parallel planes.
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To create a bent lofted bend.
Create two separate open profile sketches.