.PSM (Solid Edge Sheet Metal File) - File Extension

What is a PSM file?

A PSM file is a sheet metal design file created with Solid Edge, a computer-aided design (CAD) program. The PSM file format is used to store and share sheet metal designs created in Solid Edge. It contains information about the geometry, materials, and other properties of the sheet metal parts and assemblies, as well as any additional details needed to manufacture or assemble them.

Solid Edge is a 3D design software that is used to create parts and assemblies for various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and consumer products. Sheet metal design is a specialized area within the field of mechanical engineering that involves the creation of parts and assemblies made from flat sheets of metal.

How to open a PSM file

To open a PSM file, you will need to use a CAD program that is capable of reading and displaying the file format. The most common program for opening and working with PSM files is Solid Edge, the software that was used to create the file in the first place. If you don’t have a copy of Solid Edge installed on your computer, you can download a free trial version from the Solid Edge website.

To open a PSM file in Solid Edge, follow these steps:

1. Launch Solid Edge and select “Open” from the “File” menu.
2. In the “Open” dialog box, navigate to the location of the PSM file you want to open.
3. Select the PSM file and click “Open.”
4. Solid Edge will open the file and display the sheet metal design in the main window. You can then use the tools and features in Solid Edge to view and edit the design as needed.

Note that PSM files are specific to Solid Edge and cannot be opened with other CAD programs. If you don’t have access to Solid Edge, you may need to find a way to convert the file to a different format that can be opened with a different CAD program.

There are several online file conversion tools that can help with this, but the results may vary depending on the complexity of the original design.

What is Solid Edge?

Solid Edge is a 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software developed by Siemens PLM Software for the design, simulation, and production of mechanical parts and assemblies. It is used in the manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and other industries to design and model products and production processes.

Solid Edge is a feature-rich software that provides tools for 2D and 3D design, simulation, manufacturing, and data management. It offers a range of features and functions, including:

• 3D solid modeling: Solid Edge provides a range of 3D modeling tools for designing parts and assemblies, including surface modeling, parametric modeling, and direct modeling.
• Simulation and analysis: Solid Edge includes tools for simulating and analyzing the performance of mechanical systems, such as stress analysis, motion analysis, and finite element analysis.
• Manufacturing: Solid Edge includes tools for creating detailed manufacturing drawings, such as assembly instructions and bills of materials, as well as tools for creating CNC code for machining operations.
• Data management: Solid Edge includes a range of tools for managing and sharing design data, including version control, data exchange, and collaboration.

Solid Edge is available in several editions, including Standard, Premium, and Professional, which offer different levels of functionality and are tailored to different user needs and budgets.