Inserting a Punch Table

Punch tables are available with the flat pattern view of sheet metal parts and contain the form features and library features used in sheet metal bodies. Next, you insert a punch table into the drawing of the flat pattern view.

1. In my_cover.SLDPRT, click Make Drawing from Part/Assembly (Standard toolbar) or File > Make Drawing from Part.
2. If the New SOLIDWORKS Document dialog box appears, click Drawing , and click OK.
3. In the Sheet Format/Size dialog box, click OK.
4. In the View Palette, drag the Flat pattern view to the sheet.
5. In the PropertyManager, under Scale select Use Custom Scale and set the scale to 1:2. Then, click .
6. Click Punch Table (Table toolbar) or Insert > Tables > Punch Table.
7. In the graphics area:
   1. For Origin, click the point as shown.
      
   2. For Edges/Faces/Features, click any face.
8. In the PropertyManager, click .
9. In the graphics area, click to place the punch table.