Re: Sheet metal Cad

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Tom Eldredge" <harmonyt@r...> wrote:

> Gentlemen,
>
> Does anyone know of any Cad package that would allow one to layout

sheet

> metal patterns for cones, and various shapes used in making things

like the

> "cyclones" used in wood working shops? I would need to be able

to "unfold"

> the pattern to a flat sheet to allow the plasma cutting of the

various parts

> necessary to make sheet metal components?
>

Tom
Solid edge can do this. It has a sheet metal module,
Good news and bad news.
First the good news, they have released an educational version of the
full 5,000 program for 50 UK Pounds.
Now the bad news, as far as I know it's only been released in the UK.
Check the web site at hppt://www.solid-edge.com
They offer a free Origin CD from most sites but that one doesn't have
the sheet module authorised.