Unfold

Access: Open this function from one of the following locations:

Select Die Design > Blanking Tools > Unfold from the menu bar.
Select Unfold from the following Die Design Guide: Die Process Design Guide (Forming).

Create flat faces from a simple given 3D model (containing planar & cylindrical faces).

This function provides a geometrical unfolding solution for simple models (planar, cylindrical and conical faces) without using a finite element solution.

General Interaction

The following is the Feature Guide for Unfold.

Tip: You can open the Feature Guide at any time by right-clicking the mouse in the graphic display area.

Required Step 1 : Pick the Reference Face.

Required Step 2 : Unpick the Faces.

Required Step 3 : Set the main parameters.

Optional Step 1 : Pick additional faces, if required.

Detailed Interaction

See Options and Results.