Inventor Sheet Metal Rules

Create sheet metal parts you create sheet metal parts from a template file.

Inventor sheet metal rules.

To create a sheet metal rule copy the supplied default rule or an existing rule and make and save changes to the selections and values on all three tabs. A named sheet metal rule for example. Optionally alter the bend. 10 gage stainless steel or 16 gage anodized aluminum captures these parameters and applies them by default when you create a new sheet metal part.

These values are typically expressed in terms of the thickness parameter but may be declared to. Linear approximation aka kfactor. Local the list contains all sheet metal rules within the local file. When the filter in the style and standard editor is set to.

Optionally select a bend relief shape that differs from the shape shown in the copied rule. Design a sheet metal bracket in this project we ll design a bracket using the sheet metal environment inside inventor for an inkjet printer while in context of the larger assembly. With sheet metal commands you can unfold features and work on a model in a flattened state and then refold the features. The unfold rule defines how your sheet metal model unfolds as in what is the amount of correction to account for the deformation of the material.

Define sheet metal bend rules. Total project time approximately 20 minutes. Lists all materials in the active library. Style parameters describe sheet metal part characteristics and how the parts are manufactured.

Optionally alter the bend relief parameter values. Optional to change the default sheet metal rule material or unfolding rule for the active part select from the. Before you begin download the step by step guide pdf. When the filter in the style and standard editor is set to.

Create and name a new sheet metal rule. On the ribbon click sheet metal tab setup panel sheet metal defaults. Click manage tab styles and standards panel styles editor to open the style and standard editor dialog box. Within the autodesk inventor design environment a sheet metal part can be displayed as a folded model or a flat pattern.