Mastering SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal

Chapter 11: Converting to Sheet Metal Using the Insert Bends Tool

3D models with a constant wall thickness (for example, Shelled or Thin Feature parts), can be converted into Sheet Metal parts by using the Insert Bends tool. This chapter shows how to use this tool to create Sheet Metal parts.

By the end of this chapter, learners will be able to confidently use the Insert Bends tool.

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

• Using the Insert Bends tool with Shelled parts
• Using the Insert Bends tool with Thin Feature parts

Using the Insert Bends tool with Shelled parts

So far in the book, we have covered most of the SolidWorks Sheet Metal tools, and in almost every case, we have started our models using the Base Flange ...