The Autodesk^(R) Inventor^(R) 2017 (R1) Sheet Metal Design student guide introduces the concepts and techniques of sheet metal modeling with the Autodesk^(R) Inventor^(R) software.

The structure of the student guide follows the typical stages of using the Autodesk^(R) Inventor^(R) software. That is, to create and edit sheet metal parts, generate flat patterns, and document the designs in drawings.

Topics Covered

• Autodesk Inventor Sheet Metal interface
• Sheet metal design process
• Creating base Faces, Contour Flanges, and Contour Rolls
• Creating secondary Faces, Contour Flanges, and Contour Rolls
• Sheet metal parameters
• Creating Flanges
• Creating Hems, Folds, and Bends
• Corner Rounds and Chamfers
• Sheet Metal Cuts (Holes, Cuts, and Punch Features)
• Corner Seams (Seams and Miters)
• Generating Flat Patterns
• Lofted Flanges
• Rips
• Unfolding and Refolding
• Multi-Body Sheet Metal Modeling
• Documentation and Annotation of drawings
• Converting solid models to sheet metal models
• Sheet Metal Styles

Prerequisites

• Prior knowledge of 3D solid part modeling using the Autodesk^(R) Inventor^(R) software.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft^(R) Windows^(R) operating system.
• A background in designing and drafting 3D parts is recommended.
• Knowledge of sheet metal processing is an asset, but not required.