Bending Curved Part

[rtorcellini563M6]

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)

[pcrawley · Accepted solution]

Like this?

[rtorcellini563M6]

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

[rtorcellini563M6]

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.

[SBix26]

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.

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Sam B

Inventor Pro 2023.2.1 | Windows 10 Home 21H2