Hem sheet metal face

Use the Hem command to fold or roll a sheet edge.

  1. On the ribbon, click Sheet Metal tab Create panel Hem .
  2. Click the drop-down arrow to choose Single, Teardrop, Rolled, or Double hem type.
  3. Under Shape:
    • Choose the face Edge. Optionally, click Flip Direction.
    • Accept the default values set by the active sheet metal style or enter a value for the hem Gap and Length, or Radius and Angle, depending on the type of hem specified.
  4. Click More to specify Extents. Click the drop-down arrow to select an option:
    • Edge creates the hem on the selected edge.
    • Width sets an offset from a start point and a hem width.
    • Offset sets offsets for hem start and endpoints from selected points or planar faces intersecting the selected edge.
    • From/To starts and ends the hem from selected points or planar faces intersecting the selected edge.

    Optionally, click the down arrow to use Measure, Show Dimensions, or Parameter List to enter a value.

  5. Click Apply to continue to add hems or click OK to close the dialog box.
Note: If the default bend or fold settings are not appropriate, override the values for an individual hem using the Unfold Options tab or the Bend tab.

For more information about the Unfold Options tab, see the Sheet Metal Defaults options reference reference.

For more information about the Bend tab, see the Options for sheet metal bend reference reference.