Create Sheet Metal Shapes with Loft

Create Sheet Metal Shapes with Loft

This section explains how to use the Loft function for sheet metal.

Procedure:

[1] Create two sketches for loft.

[2] Click [Create Loft] in the [Sheet Metal] tab. 

[3] Select two sketches.

[4] Change stock as needed. Click [Change Stock].


[5] Click [OK].

Same function as [Feature] tab → [loft],The cross-sectional shape must be one open (closed) curve.

Please refer to the video below.

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