As a test try to insert an axis on the conical face.
How to make a sheet metal cone in solidworks.
If you cannot insert an axis then the model is not an exact cone and cannot be unfolded.
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Creating a sheet metal cone in solidworks can seem like a complex task but i m here to alleviate your worries and provide you with the correct workflow.
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In the tutorial video we re presented with a cone designed with the revolve shell and cut extrude features.
However sheet metal parts created with the lofted bends feature avoid this limitation and unfold appropriately.
I typically like to start my first sketch on the top plane.
The tip of the cone needs to be max as possible closed and needs to have a closed ending just like real cone conical body here i used 0 5 mm.
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Using my sheet metal open sketch technique we can draw an arc and its construction lines.
My cone sheet metal look like that because i used all of my real dimensions that i mentioned above.
When i had to do this i started with the template that solidworks had in it.
Sheet metal flat pattern.