Nov 09 - 10 2026
SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal | Live Instructor – Online (Central Time)
Online
SOLIDWORKS
SHEET METAL
SOLIDWORKS SHEET
METAL
OVERVIEW:
The SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal course teaches how to build and design sheet metal parts using SOLIDWORKS mechanical design automation software. Building standalone sheet metal parts, converting conventional parts to sheet metal, and in-assembly contexts are covered.
PREREQUISITES:
SOLIDWORKS Essentials
Experience with the Windows® operating system.
Experience with the Windows® operating system.
- Online or Classroom - 2 Days
- Intermediate / Advanced Course Level
- Led by SOLIDWORKS Certified Application Expert
- Certificate Upon Completion
- Hands On Exercises to Help Reinforce Topics
SOLIDWORKS SHEET METAL
COURSE AGENDA
Lesson 1: Basic Flange Features
- What are Sheet Metal Parts?
- Sheet Metal Methods
- Unique Sheet Metal Items
- Flange Method
- Base Flange/Tab
- Sheet Metal Parameters
- Editing Sheet Metal Parameters
- Mate References
- Sheet Metal Bend Features
- Flat-Pattern Feature
- Additional Flange Features
- Edge Flanges
- Editing the Flange Profile
- Edge Flanges on Curved Edges
- Miter Flanges
- Using Copy with Mates
- Hem Feature
- Tab Feature
- Cuts in Sheet Metal
- Summary of Flange Features
Lesson 3: Additional Sheet Metal Techniques
- Additional Sheet Metal Methods
- Designing from the Flat
- Sketched Bend Feature
- Jog Feature
- Adding Features in an Unfolded State
- Unfold and Fold
- Swept Flange
- Swept Flange Flat Pattern Options
- Lofted Bends
- Lofted Bends in the Design Library
Lesson 5: Multibody Sheet Metal Parts
- Multibody Sheet Metal Parts
- Multibodies with Base Flange
- Sheet Metal Parameters for Multibodies
- Cut List Item Properties for Multibodies
- Flat Pattern Drawing Views for Multibodies
- Cut List Balloon Annotations
- Exporting to DXF/DWG with Multibodies
- Convert with Multibodies
- Hiding and Showing Bodies
- Using Split with Sheet Metal Parts
- Patterning for Multibodies
- Using Edge Flanges to Merge Bodies
- Interfering Bodies
- Combining Sheet Metal with Other Bodies
Appendix A: Sheet Metal Tables
- Tables
- Customizing Tables
- K-Factor Ratio Tables
Lesson 2: Working with the Flat Pattern
- Working with the Flat Pattern
- Flat Pattern Settings
- Features for Manufacture
- Corner-Trim Feature
- Corners in the Formed State
- Closed Corner
- Corner Relief
- Break Corner/Corner Trim
- Producing the Flat Pattern
- Sheet Metal Cut List Properties
- Flat Pattern Drawing Views
- Flat Pattern View Properties
- Drawing Document Properties
- Sheet Metal Tables
- Cut List Properties as a Note
- Exporting the Flat Pattern
Lesson 4: Converting to Sheet Metal
- Sheet Metal Conversion
- Insert Bends Method
- Imported Geometry to Sheet Metal
- Adding Rips
- Insert Bends
- Making Changes
- Welded Corner
- Converting Cones and Cylinders
- Convert to Sheet Metal
Lesson 6: Forming Tools and Gussets
- Sheet Metal Forming Tools
- Standard Forming Tools
- Form Tool Features in the Flat
- Part Document Properties
- Custom Forming Tools
- Split Line
- Forming Tool
- Form Tools in Drawings
- Sheet Metal Gusset
Lesson 7: Additional Sheet Metal Functions
- Additional Sheet Metal Functions
- Cross-Breaks
- Vent Features
- Mirror Part
- Process Plans
- Sheet Metal Costing
SOLIDWORKS SHEET METAL
COURSE AGENDA
Lesson 1: Basic Flange Features
- What are Sheet Metal Parts?
- Sheet Metal Methods
- Unique Sheet Metal Items
- Flange Method
- Base Flange/Tab
- Sheet Metal Parameters
- Editing Sheet Metal Parameters
- Mate References
- Sheet Metal Bend Features
- Flat-Pattern Feature
- Additional Flange Features
- Edge Flanges
- Editing the Flange Profile
- Edge Flanges on Curved Edges
- Miter Flanges
- Using Copy with Mates
- Hem Feature
- Tab Feature
- Cuts in Sheet Metal
- Summary of Flange Features
Lesson 2: Working with the Flat Pattern
- Working with the Flat Pattern
- Flat Pattern Settings
- Features for Manufacture
- Corner-Trim Feature
- Corners in the Formed State
- Closed Corner
- Corner Relief
- Break Corner/Corner Trim
- Producing the Flat Pattern
- Sheet Metal Cut List Properties
- Flat Pattern Drawing Views
- Flat Pattern View Properties
- Drawing Document Properties
- Sheet Metal Tables
- Cut List Properties as a Note
- Exporting the Flat Pattern
Lesson 3: Additional Sheet Metal Techniques
- Additional Sheet Metal Methods
- Designing from the Flat
- Sketched Bend Feature
- Jog Feature
- Adding Features in an Unfolded State
- Unfold and Fold
- Swept Flange
- Swept Flange Flat Pattern Options
- Lofted Bends
- Lofted Bends in the Design Library
Lesson 4: Converting to Sheet Metal
- Sheet Metal Conversion
- Insert Bends Method
- Imported Geometry to Sheet Metal
- Adding Rips
- Insert Bends
- Making Changes
- Welded Corner
- Converting Cones and Cylinders
- Convert to Sheet Metal
Lesson 5: Multibody Sheet Metal Parts
- Multibody Sheet Metal Parts
- Multibodies with Base Flange
- Sheet Metal Parameters for Multibodies
- Cut List Item Properties for Multibodies
- Flat Pattern Drawing Views for Multibodies
- Cut List Balloon Annotations
- Exporting to DXF/DWG with Multibodies
- Convert with Multibodies
- Hiding and Showing Bodies
- Using Split with Sheet Metal Parts
- Patterning for Multibodies
- Using Edge Flanges to Merge Bodies
- Interfering Bodies
- Combining Sheet Metal with Other Bodies
Lesson 6: Forming Tools and Gussets
- Sheet Metal Forming Tools
- Standard Forming Tools
- Form Tool Features in the Flat
- Part Document Properties
- Custom Forming Tools
- Split Line
- Forming Tool
- Form Tools in Drawings
- Sheet Metal Gusset
Lesson 7: Additional Sheet Metal Functions
- Additional Sheet Metal Functions
- Cross-Breaks
- Vent Features
- Mirror Part
- Process Plans
- Sheet Metal Costing
Appendix A: Sheet Metal Tables
- Tables
- Customizing Tables
- K-Factor Ratio Tables
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