Sheet Metal Corner Trick

[avery.hogue]

Hello,

I'm trying to make the intersection on the left as seamless as the intersection on the right, with no jagged edges or steps. I have some workarounds I use to accomplish this for the right side but I am unable to come up with something for the left. What solutions are you folks using?

 

 

 

 

[kacper.suchomski]

Simply as attached. But it all depends on the goal and the whole workflow. There are many roads.

[kacper.suchomski]

Or why don't you just prepare the base sketch properly?

[avery.hogue]

Thank you for your input. I am familiar with this technique, but I am averse to the results. Notice the curvature in this orthographic view, along with the division of the face. The method I use on the other side results in a flat edge when folded, and a single face. I hope I can find a cleaner solution.

 

 

[avery.hogue]

I think this definition of "proper" is subjective, but I see your intention here. Unfortunately this won't work for me because I will need the other edge to be flush with the bottom for welding purposes.

[kacper.suchomski]

Remember that you need even edges on the production, not on the screen.
Algorithms have their definitions and limitations.
Your goal is to achieve optimal technological goals, not visual ones, so focus on the definition of the flat pattern and its curves, not on whether any edge looks nice after calculating the bends.

[kacper.suchomski]

If you're looking for a different answer, describe your workflow in detail:

1. what you're doing
2. what you want to achieve
3. what you're failing at

[gbowe99XHZ · Accepted solution]

What I find is that the sheetmetal environment doesn't really deal well with "additive" modelling techniques.  What I mean by this is that the way that usually works best for me is to start out with all the material I'll need then remove material to end up at the final design.

To create the shape you are talking about I would start with a contour flange, then remove the material to get the angled edges.

See if this helps you

[kacper.suchomski]

Why did you create two plates in one file if the target was one plate?
What did you want to achieve?