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Converting a solid to sheet metal, preserving outside dimensions

Isaac_Baer Member Posts: 3 PRO

September 2020 in Using Onshape

I can't figure out how to convert a solid to sheet metal in a way that preserves the outside dimensions. In other words, I can only make a sheet metal model that contains the solid, not one that fits inside a solid. Is this possible? Most of the time, this is more useful to me than the default option.

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romeograham Member, csevp Posts: 677 PRO

September 2020

Try selecting the "Opposite Direction" button next to the Thickness dialog:

Should work for you.

Good luck!

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lana Onshape Employees Posts: 706

September 2020

While on this topic please notice that you can specify additional clearance

And have it enforced for bends as well:

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matthew_stacy Member Posts: 487 PRO

September 2020

@lana , thanks for the clearance from input and include bends tips! Learned my new trick for the day.

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