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Bending Curved Part

rtorcellini563M6 — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 23:01:33 GMT

Is there a way to put a bend into a curved part? For example, I want to put a 20 degree bend with a radius of 2mm.

(this is just a simple sample. I'm making a clip and want to print it out slightly open so it won't get printed in the closed position)

Re: Bending Curved Part

pcrawley — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 00:25:54 GMT

Like this?

Re: Bending Curved Part

rtorcellini563M6 — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 12:26:41 GMT

yes. How did you do it? When I select the bending line, the part doesn't highlight in green.

Re: Bending Curved Part

rtorcellini563M6 — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 13:18:34 GMT

Update: I was able to get the bend to work. I don't know why but when the Visual Style was set to 'Wireframe with hidden edges", It wouldn't work. Setting it to one of the other visual styles it was fine.

Re: Bending Curved Part

SBix26 — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 20:43:38 GMT

I'd suggest using the sheet metal Contour Flange to create the shape to start with. Use arcs with a sharp corner between them-- Inventor Sheet Metal will create the bend at the corner.

I exaggerated the bend in this example so you can easily see what I did.

Sam B

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