Sheet Metal
Create a model with Sheet Metal Stock and Bend
This section explains the basic operations for creating a model using [Stock] and [Bend] from the sheet metal catalog. Procedure: [1] Drop [Stock] and select material. [2] Drop [Bend] into the stock part, then modify shape (angle, length or wide size ...
Create deployment parts from solid/surface
This section explains how to convert parts imported from intermediate files (without edit history) or parts created using the [Shape] catalog in IRONCAD into flattened parts. Flattened parts can be projected into CAXA Draft for drawing creation. Use ...
Change the Inside Bend Radius (R) of Sheet Metal Edge
This section explains how to edit the bend radius. When you select a bend on a sheet metal part, a red handle will appear on the inside of the bend. You can edit the radius via the right-click context menu on the red handle. Uncheck [Use minimum bend ...
Create Sheet Metal Parts from Solid Parts
This section explains how to create sheet metal parts from solid parts either imported via intermediate files or created directly in IRONCAD. Shapes Convertible to Sheet Metal Parts Example: Shapes Convertible to Sheet Metal Parts. Both solid parts ...
Create sheet metal shapes with loft
This section explains how to use the Loft function for sheet metal. Procedure: [1] Create two sketches for loft. [2] Click [Create Loft] in the [Sheet Metal] tab. [3] Select two sketches. [4] Change stock as needed. Click [Change Stock]. [5] Click ...
chamfering and fillet with sheet metal parts
Chamfering and filleting can be performed on sheet metal parts in the same way as on regular parts by selecting edges. Previously, vertex fillets and vertex chamfers in the sheet metal catalog were applied using a drag-and-drop method. However, with ...
Creating a Sheet Metal Part Using [Curved Stock]
This section explains how to create sheet metal using [Curved Stock]. Procedure: [1] Drag and drop [Curved Stock] from the [Sheet Metal] catalog. [2] In the [Select Stock] window, choose a stock and click [OK]. The visibility of this window can be ...
Creating a Sheet Metal Part from a Solid Part (Hopper Example)
This section explains how to create a hopper-shaped sheet metal part from a solid part. Procedure: [1] Create the base shape of the hopper using a solid model. Do not include any fillets in the solid geometry. [2] Go to the [Sheet Metal] tab and ...
Add sketch cut lines to create sheet metal parts from solid parts
This section explains how to use lines drawn in a sketch as cut lines to create sheet metal parts from solid parts. By utilizing the lines drawn in the sketch, you can easily create sheet metal parts with cut lines along all four edges, as shown in ...
Changing the Bend Angle for Specific Bends Created from the Catalog
This section explains how to modify the bend angles of sheet metal parts created using Stock and Bend from the sheet metal catalog. With the [Set Bend Angle] command, you can individually change the bend angles later for multiple bends created from ...
Change some of the bend angles created with sketch bends
This section explains how to modify the bend angles of sheet metal parts created using the [Create Sketch Bend] feature. While the [Set Bend Angle] command allows you to set the bend angle for each bend line at the time of creating the sketch bend, ...
Adding and Editing Sheet Metal [Stock]
This section explains how to add and edit Sheet Metal Stock. Stock can be managed from Options → Sheet Metal → Stock. Add stock [1] Select the position where you want to add the new stock, then click Add. The new stock will be inserted below the ...
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Adding Auxiliary Surface Symbols to Welding Symbols
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Setting a [Catalog Item] in Attachment Point
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