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Mastering SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal
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Mastering SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal

by Johno Ellison
February 2022
Beginner to intermediate
300 pages
5h 59m
English
Packt Publishing
Content preview from Mastering SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal

Chapter 3: Getting Familiar with Basic Tools in Sheet Metal

Now that we have learned how to create Base Flanges and how to add Edge Flanges, we can start to look at specialized tools.

In this chapter, we’ll discover how to add and remove material using Tabs, Cuts, and Holes. We’ll also explore new flange types such as the Miter Flange and Hem, as well as Sketched Bends, which can be used to add more unusual bend styles. Finally, we’ll learn about the Jog feature, both from a theoretical and a practical perspective.

By the end of this chapter, you’ll have a full understanding of the basic Sheet Metal tools.

In this chapter, we’re going to cover the following main topics:

  • Adding and removing material using Tabs, Cuts, and Holes
  • Using the
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