Sheet Metal Modify Joint

After converting a bend to a rip (using the table commands, explained above), a Modify joint feature is listed in the Feature list. You can right-click and Edit this new joint:

1. Right-click the Modify joint feature in the Feature list, and select Edit, or double-click the Modify joint feature. The Modify joint feature dialog opens:

   

2. Confirm the joint edge you want to modify (the Entity) or select a different one.
3. Select one of the following joint types:
   1. Bend - Creates a curve between the faces/edges with a bend centerline and a radius. Keep the model properties default for the radius, or uncheck that box and specify a new bend radius.
   2. Rip - Create an association between the faces/edges where two sheet metal edges meet. When Rip is selected, select one of the following Rip edge types:
      1. Edge joint - Extends both edges to meet at their inner edges, The minimal gap from the Sheet metal model feature is used to create a gap between the two selections.
      2. Butt joint - Direction 1 - Extends the outer edges of the selected face/edge to each other until they meet. The minimal gap from the Sheet metal model feature is used to create a gap between the two seleections. This option is only available for 90 degree joints.
      3. Butt joint - Direction 2 - Similar to Direction 1, but the handedness of the selected faces/edges is flipped.
   3. Tangent - Creates a tangent edge between the two selected faces/edges if one or more of those edges/faces are circular.
4. Click to accept changes.

The Modify joint feature appears in the Feature list, indicated by this icon .

When a sheet metal model is active (in the process of being created or edited), additional tools are available:

• Flange - Create a wall for each edge selected, connected to the selected edge with a bend.
• Hem - Create a hem for each edge/face selected, on an existing sheet metal part.
• Tab - Add a tab to a sheet metal flange.
• Bend - Bend a sheet metal model along a reference line, with additional bend control options.
• Form - Create form features on existing sheet metal models. Forms can be selected from the current document, other documents, or a predefined library of sheet metal forms.
• Loft - Create sheet metal models that connect two profiles.
• Make joint - Convert the intersection of two walls into a joint feature, either a bend (walls joined by cylindrical geometry) or a rip (small gap between two walls).
• Corner - Modify a corner type and relief scale.
• Bend relief - Modify a bend relief (the small cut made where the bend end meets the free edge), depth and relief width.
• Modify joint - Make changes to an existing joint, such as converting a bend to a rip. Currently available through the flat view table.
• Corner break - Break the corner on existing sheet metal parts by applying a fillet or chamfer. Select a corner edge or vertex and specify corner break type and distance. It is recommended to use this feature after all flanges and joints of the Sheet metal model are finalized.
• Sheet metal table and flat view - Open and close the Rip/Bend tables and the visualization of the sheet metal model flat pattern. Use this table to convert rips to bends and vice versa.
• Finish sheet metal model - Closes (deactivates) the Sheet metal model; creates a feature in the Feature list.