Attach Hinge (3-D SM)

There are two functions for adding hinges:

Attach hinge

Sheet Metal > Attach > Hinge

You use this function to add a hinge over the entire length of a sheet.

  1. Enter the inner diameter and click OK to exit the window.
  2. Then, identify the connecting edge.

(1) Connecting edge

Attach hinge, between 2 points

Sheet Metal > Attach > Hinge > Attach hinge, between 2 points

You use this function to determine the width of the hinge with the point options. Additionally, you can insert a relief groove.

  1. First, enter the dimensions for the relief groove and the inner diameter.
  2. Click OK to exit the dialogue window.
  3. Identify the connecting edge, followed by the two points for the width of the flange.

The following example does not have a relief groove, as the value of the entered dimensions is 0.

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

You can use the right mouse button to change the Technology data before identifying the connecting edge. Of the technology data, the fitting mode is taken into account.

Related Topics

Attach Flange

Version 1702 - HiCAD Sheet Metal | Date: 9/2012 | © Copyright 2012, ISD Software und Systeme GmbH