Solid Edge Tip of the Week - May 19, 2014

Solid Edge - How to Create a Perforated Tube

A lot of consumers have questions regarding how to create a perforated tube in Solid Edge.   

• When creating a perforated tube, start with a Contour Flange. The curve needs to be open even if by less than 1 degree when making a tube:

• Unbend the flange so a hole/cut out pattern can be placed on the part by selecting Bend then Unbend:

• Rebend the part to create the perforated tube by selecting Bend then Rebend: 

Ben Roll
Application Engineering Team
Ally PLM Solutions, Inc

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