Fold sheet metal face

Fold a sheet metal face about a sketched line.

  1. On the ribbon, click Sheet Metal tab Create panel Fold .
  2. Click the bend line to use for the fold.

    The bend line must be on the face you are folding, and must terminate at face edges.

  3. Specify the location of the fold line. Click to indicate whether the line defines the centerline, start, or end of the bend.
  4. Accept the default Bend Radius and Angle specified in the current sheet metal style, or enter a different value.
  5. To set the side and direction of the fold, click Flip Side and Flip Direction.
  6. Click OK.

Show Me how to create a fold

Note: You can override the values for a fold feature using the Unfold Options tab, or the Bend tab.

For information about the Unfold Options, and options on the Bend tab see: