This training guide enables you to use your introductory modeling skills to create sheet metal models, including wall, bends, notches, and form features. Upon completion of this course, you will have acquired the skills to confidently manipulate sheet metal geometry, adjusting bend developed lengths, and converting solid parts.
AutoCAD Training Topics
- The sheet metal environment
- Primary and secondary walls
- Bend relief
- Corner relief
- Regular unbends, back bends, and cuts
- Notches and punches
- Bend features
- Unbending complex geometry
- Sheet metal forms
- Documenting a sheet metal part
- Converting solid parts
- Sheet metal setup
- Investigating a sheet metal part
Prerequisites:
Pro/ENGINEER: Introduction to Solid Modeling I & II and Pro/ENGINEER: Core Update Wildfire 2.0 to Wildfire 5.0 or equivalent Wildfire experience.
AutoCAD Training Course Duration
16 hours
AutoCAD Training Course outline
Chapter 1 Introduction to Sheet Metal Modeling
Chapter 2 Primary Walls
Chapter 3 Secondary Walls
Chapter 4 Regular Unbends, Bend Backs, and Cuts
Chapter 5 Notches and Punches
Chapter 6 Bend Features
Chapter 7 Unbending Complex Geometry
Chapter 8 Sheet Metal Forms
Chapter 9 Documenting a Sheet Metal Part
Chapter 10 Converting Solid Parts
Chapter 11 Sheet Metal Setup
Chapter 12 Investigating a Sheet Metal Part
Appendix A
Additional Exercises
