You can create a sheet metal part by converting a solid or surface body using the Convert to Sheet Metal tool. After you create the sheet metal part, you can apply all sheet metal features …

Jan 20, 2025 · Learn how to efficiently convert a solid part into a sheet metal part in SolidWorks for optimized design and manufacturing processes.

Nov 8, 2021 · Converting a regular solid or surface body to a sheet metal model that can be flattened (unfolded), can help facilitate the manufacturing of the part. Flattened parts can be …

Jul 20, 2025 · Instead of building sheet metal features from scratch, this tool lets you take existing 3D models—even those not originally intended as sheet metal—and convert them into flat …

Here's a general guide on how to do this in the video .

Nov 3, 2025 · Converting a solid part to a sheet metal part in SOLIDWORKS is crucial in order for that part to be fabricated. Read how to do it here.

Oct 9, 2024 · This tutorial walks you through how to convert a solid body into sheet metal, enabling you to flatten it into a flat pattern for manufacturing, without having to recreate the …

The Convert to Sheet Metal command lets you specify the thickness, bends, and rips necessary to convert a solid part to a sheet metal part. To convert a solid part to a sheet metal part: …

Dec 3, 2024 · However, if you find yourself deep in the trenches with some “fun” design work and the traditional methods are not working, consider the “Convert to Sheet Metal” tool …

Nov 7, 2018 · Designing sheet metal parts from scratch in SOLIDWORKS can be a time-consuming and frustrating process, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are two methods that will …