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Creates a folded hem along sheet metal edges to strengthen the part, or eliminate sharp edges. You can create single, double, rolled, and teardrop hems. |
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Ribbon:
Sheet Metal tab
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Specifies parameters that define the type of hem, its shape, and extents.
Type - Drop-down list allowing the selection of a hem of the following types: |
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Single Creates a single hem. |
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Teardrop Creates a teardrop shaped hem. |
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Rolled Creates a rolled hem. |
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Double Creates a double hem. |
Shape - Selection and values which determine the shape of the hem. |
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Select Edge - Use to select the sheet metal edge to create the hem. |
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Flip Direction - Click to flip the direction of the hem. |
Gap |
For Single and Double hem types, specifies the distance between the inside faces of the hem. |
Length |
For Single and Double hem types, specifies the length of the hem. |
Radius |
For Rolled and Teardrop hem shapes, specifies the bend radius to apply at the bend. |
Angle |
For Rolled and Teardrop hem shapes, specifies the angle that is applied to the hem. |
For information about the Unfold Options tab, see the Sheet metal unfold options reference.
For information about the Bend tab, see the Bend Relief Options reference.
OK |
Click OK to create (or modify) a hem using the parameters and options specified and close the dialog box. |
Cancel |
Click Cancel to disregard any edits made to parameters or options and close the dialog box. |
Apply |
Click Apply to create a hem using the parameters and options specified and keep the dialog box displayed allowing additional hems to be created. |
Click More to access Width Extents options. Specifies the extents of the hem: full edge, width, or offset.
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Edge Creates a hem the full length of the selected face edge. |
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Width Creates a hem of a specified width at a specified offset from a single selected vertex, work point, work plane, or planar face on the edge of an existing face. Optionally, you can specify that the hem is a specific width centered on the midpoint of the selected edge. |
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Offset Creates a hem offset from two selected vertices, work points, work planes or planar faces on the edge of an existing face. |
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From To Creates a hem whose width is defined by selecting existing part geometry (vertices, work points, work planes, or planar faces) that defines the hem's from and to extents. |