Despliegue del diseño de chapa metálica desde el modelo CAD hasta la fabricación

Sheet metal is a great way to express your designs. The material is fairly affordable, and finding a local fabrication shop is just a Google search away.

Additionally, with PTC’s Onshape, designing with sheet metal is even easier. The cloud-native CAD and PDM platform is improving the approach to sheet metal design and setting a new standard for streamlined manufacturing processes.

Read on to learn about 15 Onshape features that are key for successfully designing with sheet metal. Or, watch the webinar all about Onshape sheet metal.

1. Diseñe en casa, en la oficina o mientras viaja

Gone are the days of hefty software installations and version compatibility nightmares. Onshape operates entirely in a web browser, giving users the freedom to design anywhere, anytime.

Ya sea en un escritorio, en una tableta en el taller de fabricación o incluso en un teléfono inteligente durante un viaje, los diseños siempre están accesibles. Esta accesibilidad no solo es práctica, sino que también aumenta la colaboración y la productividad.

2. Disfrute de vistas simultáneas de chapa metálica

Al diseñar con chapa metálica, Onshape puede mostrar el modelo plegado, el patrón plano y la tabla de plegado al diseñar con chapa metálica. Mantenga siempre visibles la vista plana y la mesa de chapa metálica mientras trabaja para ver al instante el impacto de los cambios de diseño tanto en el estado plegado como en el plano, lo que reduce los errores y ahorra tiempo.

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3. Comprenda cómo extruir, convertir o espesar

Onshape ofrece a los diseñadores tres herramientas útiles para el diseño de chapa metálica, cada una con sus puntos fuertes:

• Extrude: The classic method, perfect for creating parts from scratch.
• Convert: Ideal for transforming existing solid models into sheet metal.
• Thicken: Great for complex shapes, starting with a surface and giving it thickness.

Entender cuándo usar cada método puede ahorrar tiempo y prevenir complicaciones en el futuro.

4. Utilice las teclas de acceso directo

Cada segundo cuenta en el mundo del diseño. Ahí es donde las teclas de método abreviado de Onshape son útiles. Por ejemplo, al pulsar la tecla «S», aparece una barra de herramientas de acceso directo personalizable, que pone las herramientas más utilizadas a un clic de distancia. Desarrollar la memoria muscular puede llevar un poco de tiempo, pero las ganancias de productividad a largo plazo son significativas.

Tech Tip: Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts in Onshape

5. Aproveche el modelado de varias partes

Onshape’s multi-part modeling capability is especially beneficial for sheet metal assemblies and frames. Design related sheet metal parts in a single Part Studio. This approach allows for easier management of inter-part relationships and ensures that changes to one part automatically update related components.

6. Master Sketched Bends

Sketched bends offer extended flexibility in creating complex sheet metal shapes. When working with non-standard bends, start with a sketch of the model. Use the Bend feature to define the bend line and angle, allowing precise control over the folded shape. This is especially helpful when you start with an unfolded stock shape and want to “develop” it into a folded shape.

7. Optimice la creación de bridas

Flanges are a fundamental element of sheet metal design, and Onshape provides the tools for creating them efficiently. Use the “Up to Entity” option when creating flanges to ensure they meet precisely with other parts or faces in the assembly. The “Chain Selection” option allows users to select all relevant edges quickly when creating multiple flanges. This can speed up workflows, especially on complex parts.

Onshape ayuda a los usuarios a determinar la información de pliegue mediante la función de brida.

8. Utilice tablas de doblado personalizadas

Every fabrication shop has its capabilities and preferences when it comes to bending sheet metal. With Onshape’s FeatureScript, designers can create custom bend tables that reflect specific equipment and material properties. It’s like having shop expertise built right into the software.

Use this sample Document with a custom bend table to copy and edit to match the shop or supplier’s shop standards. Find more information here on adding custom features to your toolbar in Onshape.

9. Aproveche las configuraciones para las variantes de diseño

Onshape Configurations is particularly powerful for sheet metal design, allowing multiple part variants to be created quickly. Use configurations to manage different thicknesses or materials for the same part and promptly switch between variants without recreating the entire model. To maximize efficiency, combine configurations with custom features to automatically update part numbers, descriptions, and other metadata based on the selected configuration.

10. Optimice la creación de dibujos

Creating drawings can be tedious. Onshape takes the pain out of the process with tools for quick dimension placement and automatic inspection callouts. This results in clear, detailed drawings that are produced faster than ever before. Place the folded view and the flat view to scale on the drawing, with ordinate dimensions.

11. Optimice las exportaciones de DXF

Clean, accurate DXF files are essential for smooth manufacturing processes. Use Onshape’s export rules to create standardized file naming conventions for DXF exports. This makes it easier to manage files and reduces confusion when communicating with manufacturers. For added flexibility, create a custom export setting that includes bend lines and part outlines on separate layers. This can be useful for manufacturers using different processes for cutting and bending.

12. Colaboración con los proveedores en tiempo real

Onshape’s cloud-native platform offers unique opportunities for collaboration with sheet metal fabrication shops and suppliers. Use Onshape’s sharing features to give suppliers view-only access to designs using Publications. This allows them to provide feedback on manufacturability without the risk of accidental changes and protects design data.

Los vendedores pueden colaborar con los diseñadores en tiempo real.

13. Implemente las comprobaciones del diseño para la fabricación (DFM)

Catching manufacturability issues early can save significant time and cost. Onshape’s Branching and Merging feature facilitates efficient Design for Manufacturing (DFM) checks. Users can create separate branches for DFM optimization, enabling early collaboration with manufacturers. This approach allows teams to identify and address potential issues when changes are least costly, aligning with agile design principles.

Onshape partners with several apps, including Xometry, that can automate DFM checks. They are available in the Onshape App Store.

14. Utilice las características específicas de la chapa

Onshape offers several features tailored specifically for sheet metal design. Experiment with the Corner, Chamfer, and Hem features to create complex edge treatments efficiently. Onshape also provides standard content, like PEM fasteners, and can match the parts to the corresponding holes so everything fits correctly, ensuring an accurate Bill of Materials.

La inserción de los sujetadores PEM es rápida cuando se utiliza Onshape.

15. Innove con el control de versiones

With Onshape’s built-in version control, there’s freedom to explore design alternatives without fear. Every change is automatically saved, and users can easily roll back to any previous version. Use branches to explore different design concepts without affecting the main design.

Esto permite a los diseñadores probar ideas radicales con la seguridad de revertir o fusionar fácilmente los cambios. La creación de versiones de «punto de control» en las etapas clave del proceso de diseño facilita volver a un estado anterior si es necesario o comparar diferentes iteraciones de un diseño de chapa metálica.

16. Descubra Onshape Professional

Onshape is setting a new standard for sheet metal design tools. Combining powerful parametric CAD tools with cloud-native collaboration and accessibility is helping designers and engineers create better products more efficiently.

Through the Onshape Discovery Program, qualified users can explore all of the features mentioned above, plus more, at no cost for up to 6 months. The Discovery Program provides an excellent opportunity to test-drive these innovative tools. So, sign up today and discover how Onshape can transform the sheet metal design process. The next great sheet metal design could be just a browser tab away!