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Autodesk Inventor 2017 (R1) Sheet Metal Design Ascent - Center for Technical Knowledge

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 interfaceSheet metal design processCreating base Faces, Contour Flanges, and Contour RollsCreating secondary Faces, Contour Flanges, and Contour RollsSheet metal parametersCreating FlangesCreating Hems, Folds, and BendsCorner Rounds and ChamfersSheet Metal Cuts (Holes, Cuts, and Punch Features) Corner Seams (Seams and Miters) Generating Flat PatternsLofted FlangesRipsUnfolding and RefoldingMulti-Body Sheet Metal ModelingDocumentation and Annotation of drawingsConverting solid models to sheet metal modelsSheet 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.