Modify a bend relief (the small cut made where the bend end meets a free edge), and by specifying a shape, and either a depth and relief width scale, or specific bend relief depth. You are also able to select to extend the bend relief in the opposite direction in the case of a flange, for example (illustrations below).

The Bend relief feature modifies the small cut made where the bend end meets a free edge by specifying a shape, and either a depth and relief width scale, or specific bend relief depth. You are also able to extend the bend relief in the opposite direction (for example, in the case of a flange).

Click the Bend relief feature on the Part Studio toolbar. Select any face, vertex, or edge of the bend end. Specify a Bend relief type: Square - Sized, Rectangle - Scaled, Obround - Sized, Obround - Scaled, or Tear. For sized bend reliefs, specify the Bend relief depth measurement. For scaled bend reliefs, specify the Bend relief depth scale in the range between 1.00 and 2.00, and the Bend relief width scale in the range between 0.0625 and 2.00.

For bend reliefs with a flange and collision in the sheet metal flat pattern, check Extend bend relief to add a second direction to the relief and extend it to the end of the sheet metal.

Click the checkmark to accept the new bend relief.

To modify a bend relief on an existing sheet metal model:

  1. While in a Part Studio with an existing sheet metal model, click Sheet Metal Bend Relief feature tool icon.

    Sheet metal bend relief dialog

  2. Select any face, vertex, or edge of the bend end.
  3. Specify a Bend relief type:
    • Square - Sized Square-sized bend relief
    • Rectangle - Scaled Rectangle-scaled bend relief
    • Obround - Scaled Obround-scaled bend relief
    • Obround - Sized: Obround-sized bend relief
    • Tear Tear bend relief
  4. For scaled bend reliefs - Specify the Bend relief depth scale in the range 1.00 - 2.00 and the width scale in the range 0.0625 - 2.00
  5. For sized bend reliefs - Specify the bend relief depth.
  6. For bend reliefs with a flange and collision in the sheet metal flat pattern, use Extend bend relief to flip the direction of the relief cut and extend it to the end of the sheet metal:

    Select an edge or point of the bend relief, before extend:

    Example of edge or point of bend relief before extend

    After extend:

    Example of edge or point of bend relief after extend

  7. Click Accept checkmark icon to accept the feature.

Example of sheet metal bend relief when finished

To apply a fillet or chamfer to a sheet metal bend relief vertex or edge, see Corner break.

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

  • Flange icon Flange - Create a wall for each edge selected, connected to the selected edge with a bend.
  • Hem icon Hem - Create a hem for each edge/face selected, on an existing sheet metal part.
  • tab icon Tab - Add a tab to a sheet metal flange.
  • Sheet metal bend button Bend - Bend a sheet metal model along a reference line, with additional bend control options.
  • Make joint icon 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 icon Corner - Modify a corner type and relief scale.
  • Bend relief icon Bend relief - Modify a bend relief (the small cut made where the bend end meets the free edge), depth and relief width.
  • Modify joint icon 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 icon 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 icon Finish sheet metal model - Closes (deactivates) the Sheet metal model; creates a feature in the Feature list.

To modify a bend relief on an existing sheet metal model:

  1. While in a Part Studio with an existing sheet metal model, tap Sheet Metal Bend Relief feature tool icon.
  2. Select any face, vertex, or edge of the bend end.
  3. Specify a Bend relief type:
    • Square - Sized Square-sized bend relief
    • Rectangle - Scaled Rectangle-scaled bend relief
    • Obround - Scaled Obround-scaled bend relief
    • Obround - Sized: Obround-sized bend relief
    • Tear Tear bend relief
  4. For scaled bend reliefs - Specify the Bend relief depth scale in the range 1.00 - 2.00 and the width scale in the range 0.0625 - 2.00.
  5. For sized bend reliefs - Specify the bend relief depth.
  6. For bend reliefs with a flange and collision in the sheet metal flat pattern, use Extend bend relief to flip the direction of the relief cut and extend it to the end of the sheet metal:

    Select an edge or point of the bend relief, before extend:

    Example of edge or point of bend relief before extend

    After extend:

    Example of edge or point of bend relief after extend

  7. Tap Accept checkmark icon to accept the feature.

Example of sheet metal bend relief when finished

To apply a fillet or chamfer to a sheet metal bend relief vertex or edge, see Corner break.

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

  • Flange icon Flange - Create a wall for each edge selected, connected to the selected edge with a bend.
  • Tab icon Tab - Add a tab to a sheet metal flange.
  • Make joint icon 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 icon Corner - Modify a corner type and relief scale.
  • Bend relief icon Bend relief - Modify a bend relief (the small cut made where the bend end meets the free edge), depth and relief width.
  • 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.
  • Finish sheet metal model icon Finish sheet metal model - Closes (deactivates) the Sheet metal model; creates a feature in the Feature list.