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Differant flange height on each end

wallenaircraftllc — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 21:47:25 GMT

I am making a part and am having problems with the flange tool. Its probably really simple but all I want to do is when I make a flange for a sheetmetal part as the flange extrudes I want one side to be an inch lower than the other and I cant figure it out. Thanks in advance as this is probably really simple.

Re: Differant flange height on each end

TheCADnoob — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:50:49 GMT

This is posted in a general community forum, so we don't know the context of your question. What program are you using?

Re: Differant flange height on each end

wallenaircraftllc — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:49:38 GMT

Sorry about that. I had never posted on here before. Using Fusion 360. Whats the best forum to post on for Fusion 360?

Re: Differant flange height on each end

TheCADWhisperer — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 15:31:30 GMT

@wallenaircraftllc

Do as two separate Flange features

as one feature and then edit side as needed.

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

It is really simple - just as you suspected.

Re: Differant flange height on each end

wallenaircraftllc — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:21:08 GMT

Thanks, So on the top plane i want the length at the end of the flange to be 17in instead of the 18in at the base. I couldnt figure out how to push pull or edit it to pull that one side in 1in. Im obviously still learning but getting there.

Re: Differant flange height on each end

TrippyLighting — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:39:09 GMT

I would start by properly constraining and dimensioning the first sketch.

Re: Differant flange height on each end

g-andresen — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:47:03 GMT

Hi,

something like this?

(view in My Videos)

günther

Re: Differant flange height on each end

wallenaircraftllc — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:58:58 GMT

No I attached another sketch with some text that might shine some light on what I'm trying to do. Thanks.

Re: Differant flange height on each end

g-andresen — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 18:20:12 GMT

Hi,

1. measure the angle > left click (copy to clipboard)

2. Draft > pulldirection > face > ctrl+v angle from clipboard

(view in My Videos)

günther

Re: Differant flange height on each end

wallenaircraftllc — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 18:26:38 GMT

Thats it!! Thank you guys so much for your help!!

Re: Differant flange height on each end

wallenaircraftllc — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 18:33:27 GMT

After I did the draft it will not let me make a flat pattern in sheetmetal.

Re: Differant flange height on each end

g-andresen — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 18:55:55 GMT

Hi,

Probably this way is better

(view in My Videos)

günther

Re: Differant flange height on each end

wallenaircraftllc — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 19:00:59 GMT

Perfect. Man I hope I can become as proficient at this as you guys some day. Thanks again

Re: Differant flange height on each end

wallenaircraftllc — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 19:15:11 GMT

I made that work but it import it to get it cut out and bent it has to be in the sheetmetal flat pattern file. It still wont let me make a flat pattern with it. I can unfold it like you did but to make a flat pattern it gives me an error.

Re: Differant flange height on each end

g-andresen — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 20:07:28 GMT

Hi,

should work

günther