https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-design-validate-document/correct-sheet-metal-corner-flange-design-for-welding/m-p/11526599#M49880 <P>Ideally, corners should half lap (half the material thickness) and there should be 0 gap... perfect world.&nbsp; In fusion you will need to keep a gap of .0001" between faces in order to unbend the part. Otherwise they will join and you won't be able to get your flat pattern.</P> Wed, 02 Nov 2022 19:47:16 GMT david.vladar 2022-11-02T19:47:16Z https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-design-validate-document/correct-sheet-metal-corner-flange-design-for-welding/m-p/11526419#M49879 <P>Brand new to CAD... That is, just realised that Visio is not CAD...</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Creating a few parts in Fusion 360 with 1/4" steel for laser cutting, bending, and welding.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Just hoping to confirm that this is how a flange should be configuring for subsequent welding of the edge. In case there is something basic I am missing...</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Thanks,</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Allan.</P> Wed, 02 Nov 2022 18:41:24 GMT https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-design-validate-document/correct-sheet-metal-corner-flange-design-for-welding/m-p/11526419#M49879 CLYates 2022-11-02T18:41:24Z https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-design-validate-document/correct-sheet-metal-corner-flange-design-for-welding/m-p/11526599#M49880 <P>Ideally, corners should half lap (half the material thickness) and there should be 0 gap... perfect world.&nbsp; In fusion you will need to keep a gap of .0001" between faces in order to unbend the part. Otherwise they will join and you won't be able to get your flat pattern.</P> Wed, 02 Nov 2022 19:47:16 GMT https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-design-validate-document/correct-sheet-metal-corner-flange-design-for-welding/m-p/11526599#M49880 david.vladar 2022-11-02T19:47:16Z