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*[[Image:SheetMetal_AddBase.svg|32px]] '''Base Bend''': creates a sheetmetal wall from a sketch. Properties can be edited in the Data tab:
*[[Image:SheetMetal_AddBase.svg|32px]] '''Base Bend''': creates a sheetmetal wall from a sketch. Properties can be edited in the Data tab:
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** {{PropertyData|radius}}: Radius of bend.
** {{PropertyData|radius}}: Radius of bend.
** {{PropertyData|thickness}}: Material thickness.
** {{PropertyData|thickness}}: Material thickness.
==Usage== <!--T:10-->

To add a Bend:
# Start with a base plate or sheet, select a thin face representing the thickness of the metal sheet
# Click on the [[Image:SheetMetal_Bend.svg|24px]] '''Bend''' tool to add a bend

Revision as of 14:51, 15 March 2021

Bend

  • Base Bend: creates a sheetmetal wall from a sketch. Properties can be edited in the Data tab:
    • Databend side: Bend Side. Outside, Inside, Middle
    • Datamid plane: Mid Plane. Boolean
    • Datarevers: Revers. Boolean
    • Datalength: Length. Length of solid
    • Dataradius: Radius of bend.
    • Datathickness: Material thickness.

Usage

To add a Bend:

  1. Start with a base plate or sheet, select a thin face representing the thickness of the metal sheet
  2. Click on the Bend tool to add a bend