Autodesk inventor now has integrated sheet metal tools that make it easier to design with sheet metal.
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In this inventor 101 video we ll take you through all of the sheet metal design basics you ll need to know to get started with this type of material.
Autodesk inventor allows for converting models to sheet metal.
Author thom tremblay demonstrates how to set up your working environment create flanges and other features with inventor s specialized sheet metal tools and modify parts cutting seaming punching and ripping as you go.
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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.
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Cad software like autodesk inventor makes sheet metal design quick and cost effective.
This course shows designers how to use inventor to plan create modify and document sheet metal parts and assemblies.
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Let s start with the rules of sheet metal rule 1 you must have a consistent thickness.
Which means regardless where the model geometry originates you can convert it to sheet metal add sheet metal features and generate the flat pattern.
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4 6 0 added inventor 2020 support added bend lines line type options 4 5 5 fixed the text position bug 4 5 4 added filename customization video fixed the merged bom row detection function added a restart button to clear grids for when you want to start again bug fixes.
Sheet metal parts can often be fabricated using various materials with minimal impact to the part functionality.
Tfi is now doing full professional inventor training courses on pluralsight.
Changing the material of a sheet metal part from aluminum to stainless steel requires changes to the attributes which define bends and corners and often requires changes to the shop floor machinery and set ups used to fabricate the parts.
Added a save button on each settings tab.
Total project time approximately 20 minutes.