Inventor Sheet Metal Tools

On the extract ifeature dialog box select sheet metal punch ifeature as the ifeature type.

Inventor sheet metal tools.

For example when you create a flange the bend is added automatically. However punch tools can define alternative sketch representations that you can display when you view the sheet metal part as a flat pattern. Use auto select to select points in a single sketch. First step activate the sheet metal environment.

Autodesk inventor now has integrated sheet metal tools that make it easier to design with sheet metal. Punch tools can partially penetrate the face of your model and leave an embossed indentation or both cut and deform in a single operation. This actually does more than just activate a set of tools it automatically creates a set of parameters the ones required for the sheet metal magic to happen. Converting models to sheet metal with autodesk inventor.

Create sheet metal punch ifeature on the ribbon click manage tab author panel extract ifeature. On the inv 2019 part attached how would you create this part using sheet metal tools. I ve tried multiple ways of placing fillets on the part but could not get to work. I was looking for a 30mm fillet along the 4 straight edges underneath to the top section as well as so.

You can incorporate sheet metal punch ifeatures into your sheet metal part models. Exploring the inventor tools for developing sheet metal parts model geometry courtesy of sybex a division of j. To include or exclude all sketch points that touch or are within the area selection box window select left to right. Hi i have 2 questions 1.

The punched shape must be a solid feature. You enter the values for these details and then the software applies them as you design. For manufacturing purposes details like bend radii and relief sizes are usually the same throughout the part. A sheet metal part starts out as a flat piece of metal with a consistent thickness.

On the ribbon click sheet metal tab modify panel punch tool. To include or exclude all sketch points that are within the area selection box window select. 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. It is necessary to convert the folded.

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. Select a sketch point individually.