Sheet metal rules describe sheet metal part characteristics and how the parts are manufactured.

Learn how to configure the sheet metal rule assigned to a sheet metal component for configurations in Fusion.

Learn how to create sheet metal components in Fusion. Create a sheet metal component from scratch Use the sketch tools to create a 2D sketch profile.

Use the Sheet Metal Rules dialog to define parameters for new sheet metal rules.

Edit a sheet metal rule In the Design workspace, Sheet Metal tab, seect Modify > Sheet Metal Rules .

Refold sheet metal features On the Sheet Metal tab, click Refold Faces.

A Flat Pattern is the shape of the sheet metal component before it is formed.

When creating or editing a flange or bend, use override rules in the flange dialog to override desired bend and corner rules.

You can also use the sheet metal environment to create designs for materials other than sheet metal .

Convert to Sheet Metal There are a few ways to convert bodies to sheet metal .

Click on the Sheet Metal tab to activate the Sheet Metal environment.

Edge Flange: Select sheet metal edges to create edge flanges.

The sheet metal Rip tool creates a rip on a sheet metal flange or removes a face.

A sheet metal part starts out as a flat piece of metal with a consistent thickness.

Explore the Convert to Sheet Metal dialog options. Design > Sheet Metal > Create > Convert to Sheet Metal Source Pick a wide face on a solid body.