Form Tool That Extends to the Edge of a Part

[Figbash]

All of the form tool info that I've found deals with form tools that fall within the confines of a part. I need to make a double jog in a web on a sheet metal part that extends to both edges. To form such a jog in real life, I would make a punch wider than the web so that the jog would reach the edge. If I make a similar form tool in SolidWorks, it extends the formed jog out past the edge of the web. I could make a form tool the exact width of the flange, but the edges are not parallel and I would like to be able to have the ability to adjust the position of the jog. I guess the excess could be trimmed after forming, but that seems awkward. Any ideas on how to do this?

Thanks,

Tom

 

[DiegoLGraves]

When I have a SW form tool that extends past the edge, for me usually a stiffening rib or emboss providing a panel mounting surface, I model the part wider than the form tool area, then extrude-cut off the extra material after the forming tool is applied.

Diego

 

[hendersdc]

Is there any reason you need to use the form tool instead of the jog feature? With the jog feature you just sketch a line across your part.

 

[Figbash]

The jog does not extend across the entire part, so I think a form tool is the only way to do it. I ended up just trimming the excess off to get it done and move on. It's not an elegant solution but it did get the job done.

Thanks