SOLIDWORKS 2017 Normal Cut Optimize Geometry for Sheet Metal

Article by Jamie Hill, CSWE/CSWE-S updated January 1, 2017

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SOLIDWORKS 2017 provides optimized cuts through complex sheet metal parts!

Cuts through thick walled sheet metal could sometimes give unexpected results. But a new option to ‘Optimize Geometry’ helps avoid problematic shapes when cutting through angled or curved faces.

SOLIDWORKS 2017 Normal Cut Optimize Geometry

Optimize Geometry

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Jamie Hill, CSWE/CSWE-S

Detailed-oriented Mechanical Engineering professional with 19 years of experience in manufacturing; specializing in design, validation, prototyping, and manufacturing across diverse industries. For the past 7 years I’ve trained engineers in CAD, FEA, and CFD software as well as provided consulting on CAD integration and optimization. Past Industry experience in: Lithography printing, Quality assurance, Production manager, Machinist, Tool & die design.