How To Make A Bend In Sheet Metal

Here we will learn how to use sketched bend command in solidworks sheet metal and create a bend at any part of plan surface at any angle and dimension.

How to make a bend in sheet metal. Having the right tools on hand will help this process go smoothly and quickly. Determine the thickness of your sheet. I hope you like this video. In other words if you re bending 1 8 sheet use a tool with a 1 8 radius to form the inside of the bend.

Wipe bending or edge bending is another way to bend sheet metal edges. If you re bending 0 020 thick material use a 0 020 radius. Click front plane and click on sketch. Dimension sketch with smart dimension as 1in x 1in.

Before attempting to make your bend you ll need to measure and mark the place where you want to make your bend on your sheet metal. Hello friends today i make a sheet metal bending tool. Set offset distance as 0 1in. The slack between the wipe die and the punch plays an important role in getting a good result.

The inside bend radius should be equal to the thickness of the material that you re forming. This way you won t need to be concerned about making an unwanted mark you won t be able to clean off your sheet metal. Subscribe my channel for more new videos. Monkeys spinning monkeys by kevin macleod.

Step 2 choose a straightedge. Click offset entities and click l sketch. Simple sheet metal bender. For dimension and more informat.

Preparing to bend sheet metal with a vise 1. As a result the wipe die also determines the bend s inner radius. Calculate your bend allowance. Here s a good rule of thumb for most materials.

Use line sketch l shape. It is important to make sure that the sheet is properly pushed onto the wipe die. How to create simple sheet metal bend 1. How to bend sheet metal without a brake youtube.

You can use a tape measure or ruler to measure the thickness of your sheet.