Lantek Flex3d SW is a 3D design module for sheet metal fully integrated with SOLIDWORKS. It enables parts to be built in three dimensions for automatic unfolding. Easy to use: with Lantek Flex3d SW, the design of any part in 3D is really an easy task. Starting from a solid base, the different faces are added until the complete part is formed. It enables dimensions of faces to be changed: stretch, cut off, change angles, thickness, and rounding radii. Integration with Lantek Expert: the unfolded parts generated with Lantek Flex3d can be transferred directly to Lantek Expert for machining. Lantek Expert is the programming system for cutting and punching machines, with a 2D CAD module of its own, manual and automatic nesting, and postprocessors for punching, laser, water jet, oxi-cutting, and plasma machines. Lantek Flex3d and Lantek Expert together offer a complete solution for sheet-metal environments: from the 3D design of the parts to be manufactured to the generation of the CNC for each type of machine, taking maximum advantage of the sheet metal.Main features of Lantek Flex3d SW: Creation of the base face from a 2D geometry or parameters entered by the user Add all types of faces to the base face by means of parametric values Face addition angle Inner radius Displacements in respect to picked point Face chamfer angles Different face benchmarking Entering of rectangular or semicircular reliefs Types of faces that extend outwards, inwards, or just to the edge Creation of automatic diagonal miters between faces that are superimposed Unfolding of all 2D geometries maintaining continuous and closed contours (splines, polygons, curves) Detection of inconsistencies in design before unfolding Unfolding to fully configurable DXF format A single unfolding obtained from different unfoldings in top and bottom faces Configuration of unfolding parameters Configuration of materials and flat cutting machines
