Inventor Sheet Metal Flat Pattern Drawing

I noticed that we have a of of support calls around flat pattern of sheet metal parts in autodesk inventor.

Inventor sheet metal flat pattern drawing.

As you create flanges and add bends the sheet metal design software will accurately represent the flat pattern required. In the drawing view dialog box select a sheet metal component as file. If appropriate select or clear the selection of the recover punch center option. If appropriate select or clear the selection of the recover punch center option.

When you open a sheet metal part the sheet metal tab on the ribbon provides access to the command to create a flat pattern. Sheet metal design software considers the fabrication methods needed for manufacturing. Although you cannot create a sheet metal part using inventor lt you can generate and document a sheet metal flat pattern. With a sheet metal part open on the ribbon click sheet metal tab flat pattern panel define a side.

If you create your models solely with the tools found in the autodesk inventor sheet metal environment you shouldn t have any issues. When creating views of flat patterns take note of the options to include the bend extents and punch centers. Set other options in the drawing view dialog. This means your sheet can contain views of both the model and its flat pattern.

A browser entry is created. Inventor sheet metal drawings. Take a look at don t misjudge the flat pattern for more information on flat pattern management. Click place views tab create panel base.

In the sheet metal view area select flat pattern view. Click place views tab create panel base. Optionally create a flat pattern. In the drawing view dialog box select a sheet metal component as file.

Click the face that defines the up or punch direction. The a side is defined and a browser entry is created when you create the flat pattern. How you configure the flat pattern may impact how it appears in the drawing. It is also a topic that comes up on the forums quite frequently.