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How to unfold 3D model (e.g. sheetmetal) into 2D?

This functionality is included in Autodesk Inventor. For AutoCAD or Mechanical Desktop you have to use some add-on application.

E.g. SPI Sheetmetal (www.spi.de) can unfold AutoCAD 3D solid models or MDT parametric models (or even lofted NURBS freeform surfaces) with all technological parameters for bending corrections, checks, etc.

You can also consider Litio 3D (www.litio3d.com.ar) or simple utilities like that from www.black-cad.de.

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1.2.2001 25172x

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applies to: AutoCAD · Mechanical Desktop · Inventor ·

See also:
Tip 8509:	Unfold any 3D mesh into 2D planar form.
Tip 8194:	Unfolding a 3D sphere to 2D shapes.
Tip 6079:	Display K-Factor in drawing views of bent sheetmetal.
Tip 3678:	Where can I find the Bend table in Inventor?
Tip 2055:	How to switch off bending axes on unfolded sheetmetal parts?

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