Can SolidWorks create curved edge flanges? 1

[U Offor]

I decided to do some more sheet metal practice on my own using the information I gathered from watching some YT videos. But I haven't seen someone perform something like the below picture. I was thinking of using an edge flange then a jog or a 90 edge flange then sketch bends, but my concern is getting the tip of the flange to touch on the bottom plate like in the picture.

I attached the file too, for those who prefer to get hands on. Any ideas?

 

[Jboggs]

I would create the two shapes as two separate sheet metal bodies, then combine (merge) them.

 

[SBaugh]

That can be made as one part and not two bodies merged. The model I have attached is not the exact dimensions, but you get the idea.

Model is SW 2019.

Scott Baugh, CSWP
CAD Systems Manager
Evapar

http://www.evapar.com

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[GRF]

U Offor,

You will not be able to model it exactly like the physical part you have. In my experience with SW Sheetmetal you cannot have flanges that touch you have to leave a gap between them.

 

[U Offor]

@GRF
Yes I had to do a lot of edits to make sure the flanges don't touch.