Create Sheet Metal Seams

Select a model edge on each of two adjacent sheet metal faces.

Create sheet metal seams.

Hemming is the process in which the edge is rolled flush to itself while a seam joins the edges of two materials. On the ribbon click sheet metal tab modify panel corner seam. On the ribbon click sheet metal tab modify panel corner seam. The grooved seam joint fig.

Create a sheet metal part using the sheet metal template. Also known as edge rollers these tools slide back and forth along edges to create even bends. Accept the default seam type or select another of the three seam types. Create seams between faces that intersect or are coplanar.

Accept the default seam type or select another of the three seam types. It consists of two folded edges that are locked together with a hand groover fig. With a single tool create both sharp creases and soft curves along the edges of sheet metal. Create corner seam between sheet metal faces.

Hems are commonly used to reinforce an edge hide burrs and rough edges and improve appearance. You can see in the blue circle that the corner is not nice 4 create a new flange 3. Create seams between faces that intersect or are coplanar. Use 1 8 markings to set up precise bends.

Select a model edge on each of two adjacent sheet metal faces. The type of seam used depends largely on the application. Hemming and seaming are two similar metalworking processes in which a sheet metal edge is rolled over onto itself. When making a grooved seam on a cylinder you fit the piece over a stake and lock it with the hand groover fig.

You use sketch commands to create a profile for a base face or an initial contour flange. 1 make a planer 2mm 2 create a flange 1 manipulated in the sketch option so i have two bends 3 create a new flange 2 with a chain. Create corner seam between sheet metal faces. Some seams are created entirely by machine or in a metal shop while others are made to snap together without requiring welding or soldering on site.

The template uses your settings for material thickness bend radius and corner relief. You can create sheet metal parts in several ways. A variety of seams are used to connect pieces of sheet metal in construction auto body creation and fine art sculpture.