AutoPOL Unfolder for Windows

Extended unfolding capability for SolidWorks

 Import or design a 3D model in
SolidWorks. Any commands can
be used to create features.
It’s not limited to particular sheet
metal features, also surface
models can be unfolded.
 Retrieve active part
from SolidWorks into
AutoPOL Unfolder or
import STEP or ACIS-
SAT files.
 The AutoPOL command
”Split face” can be used to divide
surfaces. This is done because
this particular part will be
manufactured in two pieces and
welded together.
 Activate AutoPOL ”Unfold”
command. Select the surfaces
to unfold and click to start the
automatic unfolding calculation.

Optional number of bend

lines can be included.
The 2D flat pattern is created and
shown in a separate windows.
Send 2D flat pattern
back to SolidWorks.
 The result is inserted in a
SolidWorks drawing. Notice that
information about bending
angles are included. SolidWorks
dimensioning and annotation
tools can now be used to
complete the drawing.
 The output is controlled from a
dialog box. Different settings can
be made and used, depending of
how the result is used in the
manufacturing process.
 This slide shows how 2D flat
pattern has been imported into a
bend simulation software. Here the
bend lines and angles are essential.
 This slide shows 2D geometry
nested on a sheet. In this case only
the contour is allowed. No bend
lines or angles are included.
 Lofted surface.
This and the next slides
shows different kinds of
geometry’s that can be
unfolded. AutoPOL Unfolder
has a very powerful unfolding
capability. All single curved
surfaces can be unfolded.
 Several unfoldings created
from a single body 3D model.
Unfolding created from a 3D model
that has some geometrical errors.

NURBS surface.

Bend radius missing.

Inner and outer bend radius

has different center points.
AutoPOL Unfolder for Windows
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