Sketched Bend
You can add bend lines to the sheet metal part while the part is in its folded state with a sketched bend feature. This allows you to dimension the bend line to other folded-up geometry.
Some items to note about a sketched bend feature:
A Sketched Bend feature is commonly used with a Tab feature to bend the tab.
To create a Sketched Bend feature:
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Sketch a line on a planar face of the sheet metal part. Alternatively, you can select the Sketched Bend feature before you create a sketch (but after you select a plane). When you select the Sketched Bend feature, a sketch opens on the plane.
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Click Sketched Bend on the Sheet Metal toolbar, or click Insert, Sheet Metal, Sketched Bend.
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In the graphics area, select a face that does not move as a result of the bend for Fixed Face .
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Click a
Bend position
of Bend Centerline
, Material Inside
, Material Outside
, or Bend Outside
.
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Set a value for Bend Angle, and click Reverse Direction if necessary.
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Select Override value to override the preset Bend Angle. Override value is available if a sheet metal gauge table has been selected for the part.
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To use something other than the default bend radius, clear Use default radius and Use gauge table (if a sheet metal gauge table has been selected for the part), and set Bend Radius .
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To use something other than the default bend allowance, select Custom Bend Allowance, and set a bend allowance type and value.
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Click OK .
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