Set up externally stored bend table using Excel

Use the sample bend table, and specify units of measure and tolerances.

  1. Browse to the sample bend table spreadsheets in the \Autodesk\Inventor [version]\Design Data\Bend Tables folder (in \Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data) and double-click one of the .xls files to open.
  2. Scroll to the line that starts with /U, and enter units of measure. The default is cm.
  3. Scroll to the lines that starts with /T and enter the following:
    • /T1 +/- tolerance for sheet thickness.
    • /T2 Equal minimum and maximum bending radius.
    • /T3 Tolerance for equal minimum and maximum opening angle.
    Note: Tolerances 2 and 3 are used only under special conditions, as noted in the table.
  4. Select FileSave As, give the spreadsheet a new name, and click OK.
Parent topic: Bend tables for sheet metal materials