This project demonstrates the use of SolidWorks sheet metal tools to create a perforated cylinder. The focus was on using the Linear Sketch Pattern feature and generating a valid flat pattern for ...

Holes, patterns, and cutouts occur frequently in sheet metal parts and their creation is crucial to modeling these parts. "SolidWorks for the Sheet Metal Guy - Course 2: Hole Patterns and Notches” ...

Sheet metal features are convenient. They turn a 3D assembly into a flat pattern with a single click. It was the winter of my fourth year as a freelancer when I trusted that completely and released ...

For those who do a lot of sheet-metal, you probably know exporting large quantities of flat patterns can take time. Before trying a paid service, I decided I would take a stab at writing a macro to ...

BlankWorks has been used for flattening a wide variety of complex SolidWorks designs ranging from vinyl decals, canvas tents, upholstery, boat hulls, inflatable toys, aircraft and helicopter parts, ...