Sheet metal flattened form for Blank measurement

[Piyush_Late]

I have a sheet metal part with punches and die-formed features. Does PTC Creo offer a way to calculate the blank size or developed length for this part to determine the required raw material? I know other CAD software packages have functionalities for generating flattened or developed patterns. Is this capability available in Creo 7?

[StephenW]

Creo Parametric does fine for press break bends. But once you get to something that have more than the simple bend allowance calculations (material stretch across from the bending process) , it is not going to give you what you want. 

You can use a "flatten quilt" command if the material is "thin" and you make your part as just one surface, this will usually give you a "shape", but if there is a lot of deformation, this will likely not be accurate dimensionally.

I don't have any experience with how other software calculates this.

Simple Bend Allowance Calculation:

[BenLoosli]

Typically most CAD packages can calculate the flat pattern for sheet metal bent parts, like those formed on a press brake. To get the flat pattern of a part that is die formed, the flat may not vary much as that process usually stretches and thins the material to get the shape.

Post an image of your part, if you can, to give us a better idea of what you need.

[anursingh]

Hi @pl_9194321,

I wanted to see if you got the help you needed.

If so, please mark the appropriate reply as the Accepted Solution. It will help other members who may have the same question.
Of course, if you have more to share on your issue, please pursue the conversation. 

Thanks,
Anurag 

[Piyush_Late]

Hi, I'm awaiting for more experts to reply. I have marked this topic as new. If didn't get the solution which I want, I'll mark 1st response as answer, however it's now going to work for my issue.Thanks.