Curving Sheet Metal Autodesk

Autodesk 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.

Curving sheet metal autodesk. Export the flattened surfaces to a new stl file. Import the new stl file in inventor. In this tutorial video we will learn sketch sh. Open the free autodesk software meshmixer.

Use edit unwrap to flatten the surfaces. I am trying to cut holes in curved sheet metal. Use analysis inspector to auto repair surfaces if necessary. Get answers fast from autodesk support staff and product experts in the forums.

Is it possible to do this by creating a 2d sketch over the flat pattern. Add a bend to a sheet metal face on the ribbon click sheet metal tab create panel bend. Autodesk inventor professional 2015 providesupportconsole. Optionally on the shape tab specify one of the following to extend the bend.

Bending sheet metal a word of caution about the fold command if you ever need to change any of your sheet metal parameters thickness bend radii k factors etc then your flat pattern will not update automatically to fit the new parameters rather your finished part will be updated and not be the same dimension as it used to be. Products and versions covered. Select a model edge on each sheet metal face. Tfi is now doing full professional inventor training courses on pluralsight.

Import the stl file into meshmixer. In this post we will take a deep dive into why you need to start using the sheet metal functionality inside fusion 360. Share and vote on ideas for future product releases.