Solidworks Sheet Metal and Weldments

Question 1

Which SolidWorks Sheet Metal feature creates the initial thin-walled base from a sketch?

Accepted Answer

Base Flange/Tab

Answer

Edge Flange

Answer

Miter Flange

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Sketched Bend

Question 2

What does the 'Flat Pattern' feature do in SolidWorks Sheet Metal?

Accepted Answer

Unfolds all bends in the sheet metal part to show the flat blank shape

Answer

Bends a flat sheet into a 3D form

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Creates a pattern of cuts across the sheet metal face

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Flattens a 3D solid into a sheet metal conversion

Question 3

In SolidWorks Sheet Metal, what is 'K-Factor' used for?

Accepted Answer

Defining the neutral axis position to calculate accurate bend allowances

Answer

Setting the sheet metal hardness value

Answer

Controlling the number of bends in a flange

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Specifying the overlap distance at sheet metal joints

Question 4

Which sheet metal feature in SolidWorks adds a flange along a single straight edge of an existing sheet metal face?

Accepted Answer

Edge Flange

Answer

Miter Flange

Answer

Base Flange

Answer

Hem

Question 5

What is a 'Jog' feature used for in SolidWorks Sheet Metal?

Accepted Answer

Creates two bends that offset a section of the sheet metal part to a new elevation

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Adds a rolled hem to an edge for safety

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Creates a tab and slot joint between two sheet metal parts

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Generates a louver cut for ventilation

Question 6

In SolidWorks Sheet Metal, what does 'Bend Allowance' account for?

Accepted Answer

The extra material needed to form a bend based on the bend radius and material thickness

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The maximum load the bend can withstand before fracturing

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The spring-back angle after bending

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The gap between sheet metal panels in an assembly