Sheet Metal

[dynabach]

Can anyone point me in the direction of a clear, up-to date guide to bending sheet metal. I'm looking for typical bending procedures for making housings look esthetically pleasing, whil making them structuraly sound.

 

[metengr]

Here is a web site that might be of general use in working with sheet metal;

http://www.thefabricator.com/Articles/Fabricating_Exclusive.cfm?ID=822

 

[ctopher]

Do a search here. It has been discussed before.

Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP3.1 / PDMWorks 05
ctopher's home site (updated 06-21-05)
FAQ559-1100
FAQ559-716

 

[kennymac]

Cincinnati has a great bending booklet called "Cincinnati Press Break Capacities" form number PT-50691. Get one from your Cincinnati Representative. It is a great book for understanding forming of metals.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Although centred around SolidWorks, the following site has lots of useful tips & links.

http://www.sheetmetaldesign.com/

Making the best use of this Forum. faq559-716
How to get answers to your SW questions. faq559-1091
Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of. faq559-520

 

[tbuelna]

dynabach,

forming sheet metal is a well established process. Even references from 30 years ago will provide good information. Also, most decent CAD systems have sheet metal applications that are quite sophisticated. The formed part models can also be analysed with numerous FEA applications that are compatible with most any CAD software.

These are wonderful times to be a designer or analyst.