Edit Bends

You can edit individual bends in sheet metal parts. An individual bend is different from a feature bend, in that the individual bend is absorbed in a sheet metal feature. For example, a Sketched Bend sheet metal feature has a SketchBend as the individual bend that is absorbed in the Sketched Bend feature.

1. In the FeatureManager design tree, expand a sheet metal feature.
2. Right-click an individual bend and click Edit Feature.
3. Select Custom Bend Allowance to set a bend allowance type and value.
4. Click .

A Sheet-Metal1 feature in the FeatureManager design tree indicates a sheet metal part. The Sheet-Metal1 feature contains the default bend parameters.

1. Under Sheet Metal Gauges, select Use gauge table, and select a table .
2. Under Bend Parameters:
   • On the model, select a linear edge on an end face of a cylindrical or conical face, or select a planar face for Fixed Face or Edge .
     The edge or face remains in place when the part is flattened.

     This step is not necessary if you start your sheet metal part from a Base Flange feature.
   • Set the Bend Radius .
3. Under Bend Allowance, select from the following: Bend Table, K-Factor, Bend Allowance, Bend Deduction, or Bend Calculation.
   • If you selected K-Factor, Bend Allowance, or Bend Deduction, set a value.
   • If you selected Bend Table or Bend Calculation, select a table from the list, or click Browse to browse to a table.
4. If you want relief cuts added automatically, select Auto Relief, then select the type of relief cut. If you selected Rectangular or Obround, then you must set a Relief Ratio.
5. Click .