Bends PropertyManager

The Bends PropertyManager allows you to convert a shelled part to a sheet metal part.

1. Click Insert Bends (Sheet Metal toolbar) or click Insert > Sheet Metal > Bends.

   

2. Under Bend Parameters:
   • Select Override default parameters to change the bend radius or thickness from the original sheet metal feature.
   • Select a Fixed Face or Edge .
     If the part does not include a planar face, then you can select a linear edge.
     
     
   • Set the Bend Radius .
   • Select Ignore beveled faces to exclude chamfers from being converted into sheet metal bends.
3. Under Bend Allowance, select from the following options: Bend Table, K-Factor, Bend Allowance, Bend Deduction, or Bend Calculation.
4. If you selected K-Factor, Bend Allowance, or Bend Deduction, enter a value.
5. If you want relief cuts added automatically, select the Auto Relief check box, then select the type of relief cut. If you select Rectangular or Obround, then you must specify a Relief Ratio.
6. If desired, select an edge to rip under Rip Parameters , and:
   • Click Change Direction if you want to reverse the direction of the rip.
   • In the Rip Gap box, set a value if you want to set a gap distance.
7. Click .