Defining the Sheet Metal Parameters

You can define the sheet metal parameters when you create your first sheet metal feature. You can also modify the existing sheet metal parameters.

If you do not define sheet metal parameters, the last used parameters or default parameters(2 mm thickness and 2 mm bend radius) are used to create the feature. You cannot delete the sheet metal parameters until you have removed all the sheet metal features in a component.

  1. From the Sheet Metal section of the action bar, click Sheet Metal Parameters .
    The Sheet Metal Parameters dialog box appears.
  2. Enter a value for Thickness.

    By default, the value is 2mm.

  3. Enter a value for Bend Radius.

    By default, the value is 2mm.

    It corresponds to the internal radius and is linked by default to the creation of the bends

  4. For Bend Calculation, select an option from the list.

    You can select K Factor, Bend Allowance, or Bend Deduction. K Factor value must be between 0 and 1. By default, Bend Calculation is set to K-Factor. Enter a length value for Bend Allowance and Bend Deduction.

    Note: You can use equations for all numeric parameters. Click the dimension text. The dimension text becomes editable. Type = in the input field, to open the Equation dialog box and enter a formula or number. Select a parameter from the list. You can perform the basic operations such as bracket, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division on the parameter value. For more information, see Equations.

  5. Enter a value for K-factor.

    Click DIN Calculation to enable DIN calculations. Click Disable DIN Formula to disable DIN calculation, and you can specify the K factor.

  6. In the Relief Typelist, select one of the following:
    OptionDescription
    Minimum with no relief The bend corresponds to the common area of the supporting walls along the bend axis, and shows no relief.
    Square relief The bend corresponds to the common area of the supporting walls along the bend axis, and a square relief is added to the bend extremity. You can modify the Width and Depth parameters.
    Round relief The bend corresponds to the common area of the supporting walls along the bend axis, and a round relief is added to the bend extremity. You can modify the Width and Depth parameters if required.
    Linear The unfolded bend is split by two planes going through the corresponding limit points (obtained by projection of the bend axis onto the edges of the supporting walls).
    Tangent The edges of the bend are tangent to the edges of the supporting walls.
    Maximum The bend is calculated between the furthest opposite edges of the supporting walls.
    Closed The bend corresponds to the intersection between the bends of the two supporting walls. The closed bend extremity lies on the surface of the encountered bend.
    Flat joint The two bends are joined in flat view.
  7. Click .
    The sheet metal parameters are defined.