Sheet Metal and Weldments Flashcards

In SolidWorks Weldments, what is a 'Gusset' used for?

Answer: Adding a triangular reinforcing plate at the junction of two structural members

A Gusset inserts a triangular or custom-profile reinforcing plate where two weldment members meet to increase stiffness.

Which SolidWorks Sheet Metal feature creates a ventilation opening with formed louvers in a sheet metal face?

Answer: Louver

The Louver feature stamps angled openings into sheet metal faces to allow airflow through the panel.

What does the 'Forming Tool' feature allow you to do in SolidWorks Sheet Metal?

Answer: Apply custom 3D stamp or die shapes to a sheet metal part

Forming Tools are custom die shapes that you drag and drop onto a sheet metal face to create embosses, louvers, or lances.

In SolidWorks Weldments, which tool adds a solid cap to the open end of a hollow structural member?

Answer: End Cap

The End Cap feature inserts a plate to close the open end of a hollow tube or box section structural member.

What does 'Bend Deduction' represent in SolidWorks Sheet Metal?

Answer: The amount subtracted from the total flat length to account for material consumed in the bend

Bend Deduction is the total shortening of the flat blank compared to the sum of the flat portions, accounting for material displacement during bending.

In SolidWorks Sheet Metal, which property defines the minimum safe inside bend radius relative to the material thickness?

Answer: Minimum Bend Radius

Minimum Bend Radius specifies the smallest inside radius that can be formed without cracking the material, typically a multiple of material thickness.