Sheet Metal Relief Types

For example if you make a partial flange as above using all the defaults the software makes relief cuts at the end of the bends as shown to the right.

Sheet metal relief types.

In this article we are going to explore how the feature is applied to the part to create the appropriate relief. We are talking about mild steel sheet metal between 0 02 and 0 13 inch. Enter relief size by bend radius ratio or force bend reliefs auto auto. Finish sheet metal model closes deactivates the sheet metal model.

Type smreliefcreate in the command bar. Creates a feature in the feature list. Bend relief modify a bend relief the small cut made where the bend end meets the free edge depth and relief width. Corner modify a corner type and relief scale.

In december 2013 we showed the new types of corner reliefs that were added with solidworks 2014. The previous notches can be used with a large bend radius if a relief hole or slot is used in the corner see bend reliefs. When setting up our press brakes we have a choice of coining bottom bending or air bending. Select a hard edge bend face flange face or 3d solid entire model.

Choose create relief in the sheet metal menu. At the time we only explained how these reliefs worked. Select an item see the note below. Coining uses enough tooling pressure to cause the workpiece material to flow into the final configuration.