Unfolding sheet metal parts and exporting to CAM | BricsCAD Mechanical Essentials | Lesson 18/19

August 02, 2026 1 min read

Autodesk Fusion 360

Video From YouTube: Octave BricsCAD




Graebert presents a concise tutorial on generating accurate flat patterns and manufacturing exports for sheet metal components using BricsCAD Mechanical. The lesson details the complete unfolding workflow via SMUNFOLD, demonstrating how parts are flattened into production-ready representations for fabrication and CAM systems. Coverage includes handling of form features and lofted bends during unfolding, explanation of different unfolding modes and their impact on geometry, and bend calculations that rely on K‑Factor values and bend tables. Viewers gain practical knowledge to produce reliable flat patterns and CAM exports, improving downstream fabrication efficiency and minimizing downstream rework, and ensuring consistent production outcomes globally.

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