DFM based Sheet Metal Design And Fabrication Workshop

SARVA SUDARSANAA ACADEMY

DFM–Based Sheet Metal Design & Fabrication Workshop

(Advanced & Industry Integrated)

1. Workshop Overview:

This workshop covers complete DFM-based sheet metal design and fabrication using SolidWorks. Participants will learn industry workflows, design rules, nesting strategies, fabrication processes, and cost-effective manufacturing methods used in real production environments.

2. Key Learning Outcomes

I. Design (Modeling Rules)

• Sheet metal standards & best practices
• Bend allowance, deduction & K-Factor
• Flat pattern creation for fabrication
• Exporting files for laser cutting & CNC
• Cost-effective design for mass production

II. Nesting (Material Optimization)

• Industrial sheet sizes & thickness selection
• Part orientation & grain direction rules
• Scrap reduction using advanced nesting
• Trial runs in industrial nesting software

III. Fabrication (Manufacturing Flow)

• Cutting methods: Laser, Plasma, Waterjet, CNC Punch
• Bending tonnage, tooling & sequence planning
• Welding, riveting & sheet joining methods
• Surface finishing: Powder coat, painting, anti-corrosion
• Final inspection & quality checks

3. Who Can Attend

• Mechanical & Diploma students
• CAD/CAM engineers
• Production/fabrication professionals
• Job seekers in design/manufacturing
• Anyone interested in sheet metal design

4. Workshop Agenda

Module 1: Modeling (DFM Rules)

• DFM basics
• SolidWorks sheet metal tools
• Flanges, hems, jogs, corner relief
• Bend charts & flat pattern generation
• DXF/DWG export for machines

Module 2: Nesting (Optimization)

• Material standards
• Nesting parameters & spacing
• Manual vs automatic nesting
• Material utilization report

Module 3: Fabrication Process

• Laser/plasma/waterjet cutting
• Air bending, bottoming, tooling
• Welding & assembly steps
• Finishing & documentation

Industry Project

• Design enclosure/bracket
• Create flat pattern
• Develop nesting layout
• Generate fabrication document set

5. Mode

Hybrid: Online (Zoom Meet) + Offline (Training Center)

6. Duration & Date

Offline Mode:

• Date: 20.12.2025
• Day: Saturday
• Time: 10.00 Am - 1.00 Pm
• Venue: No:2 pc-6, Mogappair West Main Rd, near Reliance Trends,                                                                                  Mogappair West, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600037

Online Mode:

• Platform: Zoom Meet
• Online Link: (The Zoom Meet Link will be shared one day before the workshop)

7. Deliverables

• Training materials & practice files
• Bend tables & fabrication references
• Workshop Certificate
• Session recording (For online Attendees)
• Industry project output files

8. Trainer

• Trainer: Mr. Vignesh
• 5+ years experience in sheet metal design & fabrication
• Skilled in SolidWorks, AutoNEST, RADAN

9. Benefits

• Learn industry-level sheet metal design
• Master DFM, nesting & fabrication workflow
• Improve employability in core design roles
• Add real fabrication project to your portfolio
• Practical training aligned with industry needs

10. Special Performance Reward

• Best Performer Award
• Special discount for Advanced Courses
• Best Performer Certificate for portfolio value