Sheet Metal Design Flashcards

Which Inventor sheet metal command creates a rolled, cylindrical-style part by revolving an open sketch profile about an axis?

Answer: Contour Roll

Contour Roll revolves an open profile around an axis to make rolled sheet metal shapes like cylinders and cones.

When you create a Lofted Flange, which output option produces faceted bends that can be made on a brake press?

Answer: Press Brake

The Press Brake output splits the loft into faceted bends that a brake press can make, while Die Formed keeps the surfaces smooth.

Two flanges meet at a corner but are not joined. Which command extends or trims them to form a seam with a set gap?

Answer: Corner Seam

Corner Seam extends or trims adjacent sheet metal faces so they meet at a seam with a controlled gap.

Two existing sheet metal faces need to be connected by a bend that does not exist yet. Which command adds it?

Answer: Bend

The Bend command adds a bend between two existing sheet metal faces, extending or trimming them as needed.

Which of the following is NOT a hem type in the Inventor Hem command?

Answer: Jog

The Inventor Hem types are Single, Teardrop, Rolled, and Double, and Jog is not one of them.

You need a different thickness for one part without editing the shared sheet metal rule. What should you do in the Sheet Metal Defaults dialog?

Answer: Clear 'Use Thickness from Rule' and enter a new thickness

Clearing 'Use Thickness from Rule' lets you set a thickness for this part only, and the rule stays unchanged.

When you convert a standard part to a sheet metal part, what are you asked to select?

Answer: A base face

Inventor asks for a base face so it can set the sheet thickness and orientation for the conversion.