Flatten out to a pattern for laser cutting

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#1

Hi

I am a complete newbie to this cad design I’m wondering if I draw a design in 3D for sheet steel then want that laser cut and bent to form an angle how do you make a flat pattern to send to the laser cutters, is this possible work do it on solid works can it be done on this program

Thanks

#2

Hi @coralfabandauto
Welcome to the Forum, happy S3Ding :sunglasses:
Unfortunately this is probably not what you want to learn.

[https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flat-layout/1695/2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flat-layout/1695/2)

Sorry I cannot help further.

#3

Hi, if you can attach an image of what the end result should look like, we can try to find workarounds using the app.

Currently the app does not have specific sheet metal features. Thanks for your understanding!