This video show how to make a twisted rod using boundary boss base feature feature of solidworks cad software.
Solidworks twist a sheet metal.
After that you can select one of the flat surfaces and insert bends to convert it to a sheet metal part but as you ve noted it won t flatten.
This video describes how to use twist feature in solidworks.
Without getting into the sheet metal module first model each flat portion and then loft between them using normal to profile for the start end constraints.
For the sheet metal loft you need two separate sketches and you also need to pick the sketches on the same end to keep them from twisting also the sketch needs to be lines and or arcs.
Conceptia konnect is an award winning authorized value added reseller for solidworks solidworks.
In this tutorial video we will learn how to create a bracket with the help of sheet metal commands like base flange sketched bend and sheet metal gusset.
Whenever using boundary boss base feature.
You can download 2d drawing from below link.
But in some instances another tool that you may want to consider which is quicker and easier to use is the solidworks flex feature.
Solidworks tutorial on how to twist a bar.
Get more about us on.
Sheet metal loft works very well or the sheet metal swept flange feature not sure on the shape for which one would work best for you.