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This task explains how to generate bends based
on a line
(also called flat bends). A wall and a bend are created. |
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Open the
FlatBend1.CATPart document from the samples directory. |
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Select the reference wall then the Bend From Flat
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The Bend From Flat Definition dialog box opens.
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Select a sketch (Sketch.3 here).
This sketch must necessarily be a line.
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You can choose the line extrapolation option:
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the line is extrapolated up to the wall edge (Bend From Flat Until)
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the line is not extrapolated, and the bend is limited to the line's length
(Bend From Flat Length)
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The Radius value is the one defined when
editing the sheetmetal parameters:
Right-click the Radius field and select Formula ->
Deactivate from the contextual menu to change the value.
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Set the angle value between the generated wall and the
reference wall.
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Click OK to create the bend.
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- When creating such a bend on a reference wall (first wall), an arrow
indicates which part is to be folded. Click this arrow to invert the side
that will be bent.
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- Such bends cannot be created, if the section to be folded already
intersects the part.
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- Bends from line should be performed on end walls, or prior to creating
further walls on the bent one.
- Perform the bend before creating the stamping features, as stamps are
not retained when the part is folded with the bend.
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