Attach Flange and Bend Zone (3-D SM)

There are two functions for adding sheets with a bend zone:

Attach flange with bend zone
Attach flange and bend zone, between 2 points

Attach flange with bend zone

Sheet Metal > Attach > Flange

You use this function to attach flanges across the entire length of a sheet part by identifying the connecting edge. The choice of connecting edge determines the direction of the new sheet.

The flange is added, taking into account the technology data. You can use the right mouse button to call and change the technology data before identifying the connecting edge. Select New > Base sheet > Technology datafunction to change the default setting of the technology data.

The technology data includes the sheet thickness. It must be the same for the entire bend part, both for the base sheet and for the flanges.

(1) Base sheet
(2) Connecting surface
(3) Connecting edge

Attach flange + bend zone, between 2 points

Sheet Metal > Attach > Flange > Attach flange, between 2 points

This fits the flange, bounded by means of 2 points, with a relief groove.

First enter the dimensions for the relief groove and click OK to exit the dialogue window.

The flange is inserted without relief groove if you enter 0 for the values.

Identify the connecting edge and then the two points for the width of the flange.

The height/length and the bend angle of the flange are defined in the Technology data dialogue window.

(1) Connecting edge
(2) First point
(3) Second point

Please note:

You can use the right mouse button to change the Technology data before identifying the connecting edge.
You can not only change the size, but also the fitting mode via the feature log.