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Edge Flange PropertyManager

You can add edge flanges to one or more edges.

Flange Parameters

Edge . Select edges in the graphics area.

To merge bodies in a multibody sheet metal part, select only one edge.

Edit Flange Profile. Edit the sketch of the profile.

Use default radius. Select or clear.

Use gauge table.  (Only available if a sheet metal gauge table has been selected for the part) Select or clear.

Bend Radius . Set a value when Use default radius and Use gauge table are cleared.

Gap distance . Set a value.

Angle

Flange Angle . Set a value.

If you select Up to Edge and Merge for Flange Length, the angle is locked. Click to unlock the angle and change it.

Select face . Select a face to set the parallel or perpendicular relation for the Flange Angle.

Perpendicular to face. Sets the edge flange perpendicular to the face in Select face.

Parallel to face. Sets the edge flange parallel to the face in Select face.

Flange Length

Length End Condition.

  • Blind. Creates the edge flange based on the Length and Direction you specify.

    • Length

    • Reverse Direction . Changes the direction of the edge flange.

    • Outer Virtual Sharp , Inner Virtual Sharp . Specifies the origin for the measurement.

A virtual sharp creates a sketch point at the virtual intersection point of two sketch entities.

  • Up to Vertex. Creates the edge flange up to a vertex you select in the graphics area.

    • Vertex

  • Up to Edge and Merge. In a multibody part, merges the selected edge with a parallel edge in another body.

    • Outer Virtual Sharp , Inner Virtual Sharp . Specifies the origin for the measurement.

    • Select an up to reference edge .

Flange Position

 Bend Position: Select one of the following:

  • Material Inside

  • Material Outside

  • Bend Outside

  • Bend from Virtual Sharp .

Trim side bends. Select to remove extra material.

Offset. Select to offset the flange.

Offset End Condition. Select an item for Offset End Condition.

Reverse Direction . Change the direction of the offset.

Offset Distance . Set a value.

Custom Bend Allowance

Select to set a Bend Allowance Type and a value for the bend allowance.

Custom Relief Type

Select a Custom Relief Type  to add relief cuts, then select the type of relief cut.



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