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Fabricating Sheet Metal
William GrahamInventor Designer
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Class Summary
Sheet metal design does not end after a 3D model has been created. Digital models must be fabricated. It is during this transition from design to manufacturing that many companies lose their way. The format required by the manufacturing floor takes into account available brake presses, punching and cutting tools, and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software. After this class, you will have a complete understanding of the available sheet metal styles and export options, enabling you to produce models that meet manufacturing requirements.
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Learning Objectives
At the end of this class, you will be able to: Create sheet metal rules Create unfold rules Explain flat pattern export options in file formats such as DXF™ and
DWG™ Create and place punch tools
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Class Expectations
Advanced class Sheet metal is to limited brake press functionality only Primary export requirements are DXF or DWG Step by step instructions are included in the handout Presentation will be geared toward design intent challenges with demos
as time permits
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Introductions
Bill Graham Inventor Designer at Enclos Corp Experience in Consulting and Sheet Metal Fabrication Using Inventor since R3 Trained at AUGI CAD Camps Published in Cadalyst
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Introductions
Enclos Corp Expert in the design, engineering, fabrication, assembly and erection of
custom facade systems. Specialize in custom, unitized curtainwall systems. Blast, Hurricane, Medical, Earthquake, etc.
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Sheet Metal Styles
Material Thickness Transitions Corners Flat patterns
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Things to Consider
Fabrication requirements Welded corners Cutting flat patterns
Finish product Stress points
User input Minimize configuration Maximize options
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Demo
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Exporting Flat Patterns
Orientation Layers Format DWG/DXF Punch tools CAM requirements
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Demo
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Punch Tools
Louvers/Emboss Specialized iFeatures Simplified Representations Reporting in Drawings
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Things to Consider
Based on a single sketch Create work feature based on sketch No additional edges or faces
Sketch must contain exactly1 center point Simplified sketch for export
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Demo
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Conclusion
Use sheet metal styles to simplify user input DWG & DXF export can be accomplished directly from Simplified sketch for export
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