Sheet metal design is an extension of the part modeling environment. Unique template files allow the creation of sheet metal parts with predefined attributes including: material, bend relief, bend radius, corner relief, gap values, punch representations and unfolding rules. Sheet metal-specific commands streamline working on both the folded and unfolded model. Flat patterns rich with manufacturing information can be created and documented on drawings containing tables of holes, punches and bends. Flat patterns can be exported to industry standard formats for CNC manufacturing.
Sheet metal fasteners are available through the Bolted Connection Component Generator or through Content Center when sheet metal parts are used within assembly models.