topic Re: Sheet metal hem method in Fusion Design, Validate & Document Forum

Sheet metal hem method

anonymousstudent — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 17:16:50 GMT

To model hems in sheet metal, I'm:

- making two successive flanges

- extruding away the intervening flat section

- joining the bodies to make a 180 degree (e.g.) bend.

Seems to work but wondering if there's a better practice recommended?

Re: Sheet metal hem method

anonymousstudent — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 17:18:10 GMT

Not sure if the screencast went through:

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/community/screencast/371fc5a4-f90a-4b88-97af-1e5011cbdfb7

Re: Sheet metal hem method

TheCADWhisperer — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 17:32:27 GMT

You are working too hard.

Can you File>Export your *.f3d file to your local drive and then Attach it here to a Reply?

Re: Sheet metal hem method

anonymousstudent — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 17:46:57 GMT

File attached (already deleted the previous file but quick enough to make a new one...)

Re: Sheet metal hem method

TheCADWhisperer — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 18:03:46 GMT

Re: Sheet metal hem method

anonymousstudent — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 17:57:02 GMT

Excellent, thanks! 👍

Re: Sheet metal hem method

TheCADWhisperer — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 18:27:22 GMT

Here is a second example adding "Hem" to existing Flange.

Re: Sheet metal hem method

anonymousstudent — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 18:38:14 GMT

Great, thanks again!

Re: Sheet metal hem method

chris.shieldsR5AE8 — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 13:29:50 GMT

I just wanted to chime in here and say thanks for sharing your method. I was having the same problem (I'm using sheet metal tools to create packaging dielines). Thanks again 😎

Re: Sheet metal hem method

jeremywomack — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 22:06:37 GMT

This method is great for a single sided hem. whats the trick for 2 hems meeting at a corner?

Re: Sheet metal hem method

TheCADWhisperer — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 22:25:46 GMT

@jeremywomack

You forgot to Attach your *.f3d file here.
Do you want mitered hem or butt hem?

More information about your Design Intent is needed.

Re: Sheet metal hem method

jeremywomack — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 22:29:26 GMT

apologies, I had already deleted it at the time I sent. first time posting here also. Mitered corner is my goal.

Re: Sheet metal hem method

TheCADWhisperer — Sat, 03 Sep 2022 12:00:23 GMT

@jeremywomack wrote:
... I had already deleted it ...

Of course it is logical to always provide links, images, and actual files that illustrate your true Design Intent.

Attached is my wild guess...

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5izJt_zvN29W2cEFHAK949eImc9xFOT

Re: Sheet metal hem method

wba15139 — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 17:04:03 GMT

Newbie here. How does one go about interpreting these types of answers? I.E. I see that you are able to solve the problem (make a model with the problem solved) but what I need to know is how to replicate the steps used to arrive at the solution.

Thanks,
Bill

Re: Sheet metal hem method

laughingcreek — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 19:08:37 GMT

@wba15139 wrote:
Newbie here. How does one go about interpreting these types of answers?

1-download and open the model

2-step through the timeline, looking at each feature/sketch. edit features and examine settings.

3-post back with specific questions about things in the model you don't understand

Re: Sheet metal hem method

TheCADWhisperer — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 20:22:00 GMT

@wba15139 wrote:
Newbie here. How does one go about interpreting these….

The Timeline represents a step-by-step recipe for “baking the cake”.

Step 1 is to go through the built-in tutorials to learn how to read the Fusion recipes.

Re: Sheet metal hem method

wba15139 — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 02:22:16 GMT

I had done this with the conclusion (May I say guess) that you sketched a curve and then pulled (dragged? Not sure what the correct term may be) it across to created the hem. But why would a flange or bend not suffice? Both are restricted to be less than a 180 degree fold.

BTW, I solved my immediate need with a hand cut model from a piece of paper.

Regards, Bill

Re: Sheet metal hem method

wba15139 — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 02:25:20 GMT

BTW, I solved my immediate need with a hand cut model from a piece of paper.

Regards, Bill<

Re: Sheet metal hem method

TheCADWhisperer — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 08:28:09 GMT

@wba15139 wrote:
... and then pulled (dragged? Not sure what the correct term may be)

The correct term is Dimension.

Re: Sheet metal hem method

wba15139 — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 17:34:32 GMT

Thanks,

Very impressed with the fast responses.

Regards and Happy Holidays,

Bill