Flange bend to a line or point and trim side to an existing flange

[stevewood49]

Hi, I am just starting to use the sheet metal module. I am making a lid with bevelled edges.

The two problems I have are as follows:-

1. I have sketch lines for the main shape on one plane, (Sketch 13), and then the lines I want the flange to bend to on a second plane, (Sketch 14). I cannot find a way to make the flange bend to a line, it will only respond to the drag and drop or entered values for angle and length. You can see I have aimed close to the lines but not hit them properly.

2. I am making the corners by turning off the mitre option and then forming a 3rd flange from one of the original flanges to meet and then weld to the edge of the other flange. I can only achieve this by creating a plane between 3 points, sketching the triangle and creating a new body, (Body 9).

I have tried all the tricks like projecting lines, Chamfer edges, even creating a flange that is too wide and timing it back later, (this option usually ends in timing both flanges leaving a gaping hole!!

Surely there is a better way that will give me an accurate unfolded view to cut the sheet from?

https://a360.co/3fsZ84v

[TheCADWhisperer · Accepted solution]

First thing I notice is that your Sketch2 is not fully defined?

If you still have trouble after watching this video - post back and I will use your geometry.

[jhackney1972 · Accepted solution]

To get the exact bends you desire, you will have to use the @TheCADWhisperer method, as outlined in his video.  In the future if you want a flange between an existing sheet metal edge and and line, you can use the method I outlined in my Screencast.

[stevewood49]

Thank you CADWhisperer, I never thought of this workaround, and you have saved me searching for a sheet metal module solution for it. I like your methodology also and will use it from now on.

Great solution.

S

[stevewood49]

Thanks Also jhackney1972, I'm sure I tried every combination but that one.

Great solution.

[sean.sodell]

I was about to post a brainless observation/question about the bend being connected or is there a gap. Then I thought, "Why don't I stop being lazy, repeat it myself and inspect it." Yep it is joined and connected with a bend.

Thank you for the screen cast.