Inventor Sheet Metal Tools

On the ribbon click sheet metal tab modify panel punch tool.

Inventor sheet metal tools. Exploring the inventor tools for developing sheet metal parts model geometry courtesy of sybex a division of j. For example when you create a flange the bend is added automatically. Hi i have 2 questions 1. First step activate the sheet metal environment.

In this inventor 101 video we ll take you through all of the sheet metal design basics you ll need to know to get started with this type of material. However punch tools can define alternative sketch representations that you can display when you view the sheet metal part as a flat pattern. To include or exclude all sketch points that are within the area selection box window select. On the extract ifeature dialog box select sheet metal punch ifeature as the ifeature type.

The sheet metal face must have a sketch with one or more unconsumed center marks. On the inv 2019 part attached how would you create this part using sheet metal tools. To include or exclude all sketch points that touch or are within the area selection box window select left to right. On the model or in the browser select one or more features to extract.

Select a sketch point individually. Converting models to sheet metal with autodesk inventor. Use auto select to select points in a single sketch. You enter the values for these details and then the software applies them as you design.

Sheet metal punch tools are ifeatures with extra attributes that cut simple or complex hole shapes in a face of your part including across a bend. It is necessary to convert the folded. For manufacturing purposes details like bend radii and relief sizes are usually the same throughout the part. I ve tried multiple ways of placing fillets on the part but could not get to work.

You can incorporate sheet metal punch ifeatures into your sheet metal part models. Create sheet metal punch ifeature on the ribbon click manage tab author panel extract ifeature. The punched shape must be a solid feature. Punch tools can partially penetrate the face of your model and leave an embossed indentation or both cut and deform in a single operation.

A sheet metal part starts out as a flat piece of metal with a consistent thickness. A variety of modern parts are designed and constructed using sheet metal and chances are you ll be designing a part out of sheet metal at some point too.