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looking for flat-pattern formula

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I'm wondering if there is any formula for drawing boxes that are tapered,(there is a better name I'm sure,) for exmpe I am building a box with the top 12''x12'' and the bottom 8''x8'' with the depth being 3.5'', 3/16 material, I know in solidworks you can build your box and then flatten it to get the pattern, is there any other program that will do this?
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Take a look here. Might get you close.
https://www.templatemaker.nl/
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nice page
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Re: looking for flat-pattern formula

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I've tried that and could'nt make anything work.
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I think it does. I typed in your dimensions into the Trapezoid style. Took PDF into my drawing program and removed the tabs. All shapes needed are there. If you have a break then you could cut less pieces for less welding. May have to adjust dimensions if you are trying to get outside or inside dimension right on.
At least I think this is what you are needing.

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Worked like a charm. Thanks Lockeyone for the link!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: looking for flat-pattern formula

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I see, must not have used the right template formula, thanks a lot!
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