How To Sheet Metal Inventor

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.

How to sheet metal inventor. First step activate the sheet metal environment. In this tutorial we will learn about the basic techniques related to autodesk inventor s sheet metal functionality by modelling a cover. Total project time approximately 20 minutes. Before you begin download the step by step guide pdf.

Converting models to sheet metal with autodesk inventor. Unlike the bend flange contour flange or hem features which all add material to the design the fold feature does not add material. Create a sheet metal part using the sheet metal template. Create sheet metal parts you create sheet metal parts from a template file.

Autodesk inventor now has integrated sheet metal tools that make it easier to design with sheet metal. In fold location click one of the following to specify. In the creation pro. 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.

In this inventor 101 video we ll take you through all of the sheet metal design. You can create sheet metal parts in several ways. Click the bend line to use for the fold. With sheet metal commands you can unfold features and work on a model in a flattened state and then refold the features.

On the ribbon click sheet metal tab create panel fold. You use sketch commands to create a profile for a base face or an initial contour flange. The template uses your settings for material thickness bend radius and corner relief. Inventor 2015 inventor 2016 inventor 2017 inventor 2018 inventor lt 2015 inventor lt 2016 inventor.

Within the autodesk inventor design environment a sheet metal part can be displayed as a folded model or a flat pattern.