New Pro/SHEETMETAL Functionality Using Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 2.0Exploring new Pro/SHETMETAL command options and directional patterning The text involves creating parts, an assembly, and drawings, using a set of Pro/E commands that walk you through the process systematically. Instructors will find the text short enough for a one-term Engineering Graphics class at the university level and comprehensive enough for a full in-depth class on Pro/ENGINEER at a technical school or community college. Industry users will find the text valuable for a smooth transition from Pro/E 2001 or Pro/E Wildfire, to Pro/E Wildfire 2.0. Two direct modeling lessons have been included to increase modeling speed and reduce unnecessary menu picks. | |
Part Model Fifteen (PRT0015.PRT) (Sheetmetal)The Pro/E part database is different when you create parts using Pro/SHEETMETAL. All sheet metal parts are by definition thin-walled constant-thickness parts. Because of this, sheet metal parts have some unique properties, that other Pro/E parts do no have. You may convert a solid part into a sheet metal part, but not a sheet metal part into a solid part. The solid must have a constant thickness. 
Figure 10.15(a) Sheetmetal
Figure 10.15(b) Units Manager Dialog Box
Figure 10.15(c) First Wall Dialog
Figure 10.15(d) Sketch a Rectangle
Figure 10.15(e) First Wall
Figure 10.15(f) Walls Dimensions Displayed (yours will be different)
Figure 10.15(g) Pick on Edge of First Wall
Figure 10.15(h) Select T
Figure 10.15(i) T-Shaped Flat Wall
Figure 10.15(j) Shape Tab
Figure 10.15(k) Flat Wall
Figure 10.15(l) Flange Wall
Figure 10.15(m) Profile Tab
Figure 10.15(n) Profile Preview
Figure 10.15(o) Move a Drag Handle
Figure 10.15(p) Completed Flange Wall
Figure 10.15(q) Select Surface to Place Hole
Figure 10.15(r) First Edge Reference
Figure 10.15(s) Second Edge Reference
Figure 10.15(t) Through All
Figure 10.15(u) Completed Hole
Figure 10.15(v) First Direction
Figure 10.15(w) First Direction Reversed
Figure 10.15(x) Second Direction
Figure 10.15(y) Second Direction Adjusted
Figure 10.15(z) Remove Two Holes from the Pattern
Figure 10.16(a) Completed Hole Pattern
Figure 10.16(b) Pick on the Upper Surface
Figure 10.16(c) Completed Flat Pattern
About the Author
Louis Gary Lamit is currently a full-time instructor at De Anza College in Cupertino, Ca., where he teaches Pro/ENGINEER, Pro/SURFACE, Pro/SHEETMETAL, Pro/NC, and Expert Machinist. Mr. Lamit has worked as a drafter, designer, numerical control (NC) programmer, technical illustrator, and engineer in the automotive, aircraft, and piping industries. He is the author of over 30 textbooks, workbooks, tutorials, and handbooks. For more information see: CAD-Resources (Louis Gary Lamit and Associates) Website: www.cad-resources.com; Email: cad@cad-resources.com. | 
