Sheet Metal Problems

[Talayoe]

Hey All,

Sheet metal scrub (me) is trying to do something that seems beyond my reasoning. Have tried a few ways and gave up due to lack of skill/understanding of the sheet metal process (have a training book that I just havent had time to go thru, sadly!).

Wondered if someone could point me in the right direction with the attached file. I left a line down the middle (theoretical centerline) to which I would like to bend this part at by 15° for each side (30 incl.). Gives me errors when I try... I am sure this part is being over thought, but... well, inexperience with the sheet metal brings me here.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

tks!

[JDMather]

I recommend that you use the standard tools to get it as close as possible (finished dimensions) and then attach that file here for someone to show you the sheet metal way (I am pretty sure it will not include any Fold features).

Do you have a picture or url to something similar? (finished)

[Talayoe]

Hi JD,

This part is not so critical, just trying to get it into cad for the benders from legacy drawings. As such, here is all the detail I have relating to this part.

tks!

[JDMather]

I assume something like this?

I will post part file tomorrow.

[JDMather]

This "solution" is a little different than the picture I posted yesterday.

Post back if this isn't quite right.

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In general, always model sheet metal parts to the intended finished dimensions, let the software generate the flat pattern.  The drawing you attached does not take into account the bend extants.