Gusset Design In Sheet Metal

This can be any linear entity in order to specify the alignment of the gusset.

Gusset design in sheet metal.

The bend face or two planar faces that are adjacent to a bend. To start the sheet metal gusset feature we need to go up to menu bar and click on insert. Typically a spacer separates the ridged section from the rest of the v die this provides a consistent relief for the sheet metal being bent. The minimum distance that a gusset should be from the edge of a hole in a parallel plane is eight times the material thickness plus the radius of the gusset.

The sheet metal is bent normally across the v opening except in the area where the ridge is. The width and depth recommended at an angle of 45 degrees is directly proportional to the radius and material thickness. In the sheet metal gusset propertymanager under position select. Click sheet metal gusset sheet metal toolbar or insert sheet metal sheet metal gusset.

The edge to be used as a reference. 45 gussets shouldn t be designed to be more than 4 times material thickness on their flat edge. From the pull down click sheet metal and then sheet metal gusset. Remember we can easily add a button for the sheet metal gusset feature on any toolbar by using customize.

Hems are used to create folds in sheet metal in order to stiffen edges and create an edge safe to touch. The punch is split to the left and right of the ridge as to not be damaged while forming.