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How to create a flat view of a part in a drawing

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Alfonz

Aerospace
May 20, 2014
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Hi,

I've created a curved part by:
1. Wave linking in the mating surface from my other part.
2. Creating a flat sketch.
3. Wrapping the curves onto my cylindrical surface.
4. Using through curves to create a sheet.
5. Thickened sheet.

So how can I take that part, and show it flattened in a drawing view. I've attached a picture to show my part. Thanks!

Alex

Design Drafter
Orbital Atk
 
 http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=bc66979a-97d4-45cd-9c8d-52d37fd906c6&file=wrapped_part.JPG
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You say that you've already created the 'flat sketch', correct? Why not just show that sketch as your Drawing view?

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Hi John,

I guess the reason I wanted to use my solid was because I wanted a side view to show the thickness. Dumb question, how do I use my sketch from modeler in drafting as my flat view?

Thanks

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OK, use your sketch to create a 'flat solid' of correct thickness and show that 'model' on your drawing.

John R. Baker, P.E.
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Last dumb question, (I hope). Our standard calls for one solid body in the model reference set, and that's the "wrapped" solid". So how do I handle the "flat solid"? A reference set that I use in my drawing view? I'm still a novice with the whole reference set thing.

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