Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
What if we told you a shape that shouldn’t flatten… actually can?
In this quick SOLIDWORKS sheet metal tip, I’ll show you a simple trick using the Rip feature that lets you turn a cone into a flat pattern in seconds. No complex workarounds, just one small gap, one bend, and suddenly you’ve got a clean flat pattern.
What if we told you a shape that shouldn’t flatten… actually can?
In this quick SOLIDWORKS sheet metal tip, I’ll show you a simple trick using the Rip feature that lets you turn a cone into a flat pattern in seconds. No complex workarounds, just one small gap, one bend, and suddenly you’ve got a clean flat pattern.
