Autodesk Inventor

[#1]

Hi,

I am trying to create a ducting chute and am having trouble creating a lip on the end.  I have drawn it simply using a boundary path and thickening but know that it will not unfold.  I know I can probably "cheat" and get something close but was wondering if somebody could take a look at the attached assembly (drag the eop markers down) and help me create the chute lip.  It should be sheetmetal and be allowed to unfold.  I am presently not sure which direction to pursue. 

Thanks,

Rob

[#2]

You forgot to attach the part files.

Part must be created from planar, cylindrical or conic faces only or with the Inventor Sheet Metal tools.

[#3]

Sorry - was in a hurry Friday afternoon and grabbed the wrong file.  The zip file should be attached.

[#4]

Thanks JD - I am pretty adept at sheetmetal and most other parts of Inventor and understand how sheetmetal parts work - just having trouble figuring out a good way to construct the lip that I have shown as a representation only.  (Zip is now attached.)

Rob

[#5]

I took a look at the parts you attached and not sure if sheet metal could do this due to the unfolding rules and reliefs it would need.

Regards,

Don.

[#6]

Thanks for taking a look anyways.  I may end up just doing some approximations if nobody else has any bright ideas.  JD?

[#7]

I played with it a bit more and adjusted the lofted flange end sketch and then created a contour flange lip that should do the job.

Rob