Drawing Dimension Angle between two planes

[dorus_lippens]

Is there a way to add these dimensions in the drawing environment?

In production our sheet metal benders need the angles between the planes to be able to make the bends.

For now I just print a 3D image, measure them in the design space and write them on the drawing.

[AlessandroZap]

Hi @dorus_lippens ,

I drawn a similar model to show a workaround

Here are the step to follow:

1. Build a two edges plane choosing the edges showed below:

 

 2. Set the view on the constructed plane

 

 3. Save the new view in the browser:

4. In Drawing Environment, insert a base view and select from the menu the custom view saved before and then quote the angle

Repeat for each side.

Hope it helps

 

 

[dorus_lippens]

Thx for the ideas. But this is really a lot of work for just one dimension. Especially considering Fusion can take this angle in design but not in the drawing environment.

I think I'll stick with my current workflow until the option is added to fusion.

[TheCADWhisperer · Accepted solution]

@dorus_lippens 

Your browser shows incorrect sheet metal structure.

Should have separate Components.

Not clear from the image if these are individual panels or bent panels.

If bent panels us Bend Table in drawing.

But first, must model correctly to match real world.

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

[dorus_lippens]

Hello CADWhisperer

I have added the fusion file.

Model is in 2parts. The top one is just a simple flat plane. The outer ring has a few bends in it. It can also be unfolded to get the flat pattern.

I have found the bend notes and Bend table. It only worked on the flat pattern

Thank you a lot!

[TheCADWhisperer]

@dorus_lippens 

If this were my design, I would sketch with symmetry about the Origin.

I would not have any duplicated dimensions.

My sketch would be fully defined (blue lines and especially white dots should keep you awake at night).

I would never have two sheet metal bodies within the same component.

I would right click Create Component of each body before converting each to Sheet Metal.

You got away with it this time, but this is sure to come back to bite in the future if you continue using Sheet Metal.

Only takes a second to convert to Components before convert to sheet metal.

[TheCADWhisperer]

@dorus_lippens 

I found another issue with your modeling technique that will likely result in grief at some point in the future...

This is in every bend corner.

[dorus_lippens]

Thx a lot for the tips @TheCADWhisperer !

I'll keep them in mind for future drawings. This is a one-off. So I wont be doing any changes to  it anymore.

In any case, the piece came out perfect 😉