Tutorial - Sketched bend feature (Sheet metal) in SolidWorks?

Sudhir Gill

16 Feb, 2012 05:26 AM

Here is the tutorial.

1. Step 1:

   Start SolidWorks in part mode.
   

   

2. Step 2:

   Top plane>>Sketch.
   

   

3. Step 3:

   Make this sketch.
   

   

4. Step 4:

   Exit the sketch. Now click base flange/tab under sheet metal tab.
   

   

5. Step 5:

   Select the sketch and click OK.
   

   

6. Step 6:

   Now the base of the sheet metal has been generated.
   

   

7. Step 7:

   Under sheet metal tab select Sketched bend.
   

   

8. Step 8:

   Select the top face of the base.
   

   

9. Step 9:

   Draw a line across which the bend has to be done.
   

   

10. Step 10:

    Exit the sketch and select the fixed portion of the base.
    

    

11. Step 11:

    Click OK and the bend is generated.