SHEAR METAL COMPONENTS
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INTRODUCTION TO 2D AND 3D CAD2D SKETCHES (ASTM STANDARDS)DIMENSIONS AND CONSTRAINTS (ASTM STANDARDS)TOLERANCES (ASTM STANDARDS)SOLID MODELINGASSEMBLY MODELINGDRAWING VIEWPRESENTATION MODULESHEAR METAL COMPONENTSCAM (COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING)PROCESS PLANNING
- Q1: Define Sheet Metal.Ans: Sheet Metal is a flat piece of metal that is bent or formed into different shapes using SolidWorks Sheet Metal tools.
- Q2: Define Gauge.Ans: Gauge is the thickness of the sheet metal, usually specified in standard units.
- Q3: Define NA (Neutral Axis).Ans: Neutral Axis is the imaginary line in a bent sheet metal where no stretching or compression occurs.
- Q4: Name some Sheet Metal Components.Ans: Common Sheet Metal Components are as follows:
- ➔ Enclosures
- ➔ Brackets
- ➔ Panels
- ➔ Chassis
- Q5: What is the K-factor of Sheet Metal?Ans: K-factor is the ratio of the neutral axis distance to the material thickness, used to calculate bend allowances.
- Q6: What is the Flange Feature Sheet Metal?Ans: Flange Feature creates a bent edge or extension from the main sheet metal body.
- Q7: What is the Bend Feature Sheet Metal?Ans: Bend Feature allows you to bend sheet metal at a specified angle and radius.
- Q8: What is the Hem Feature Sheet Metal?Ans: Hem Feature folds the edge of sheet metal to create a rounded or doubled edge for strength and safety.
- Q9: What is the Fold/Unfold Feature Sheet Metal?Ans: Fold/Unfold Feature bends or flattens sheet metal to simplify editing and patterning.
- Q10: What is the Rip Feature Sheet Metal?Ans: Rip Feature splits a sheet metal edge along a bend line to allow stretching or forming.
- Q11: What is Cut Feature Sheet Metal?Ans: Cut Feature removes material from the sheet metal, like a hole or slot.
- Q12: What is the Closed Corner Feature Sheet Metal?Ans: Closed Corner Feature automatically trims or fills corners where flanges meet for a clean corner.
- Q13: What is the Tab Feature Sheet Metal?Ans: Tab Feature creates a small extension or protrusion from the sheet metal to attach or align components.
- Q14: What is the Jog Feature Sheet Metal?Ans: Jog Feature creates a step or offset in the sheet metal to clear other parts or strengthen the structure.
- Q15: What is Corner Round Feature Sheet Metal?Ans: Corner Round Feature rounds off sharp corners in sheet metal for safety and better fit.
- Q16: What is Corner Chamfer Feature Sheet Metal?Ans: Corner Chamfer Feature creates an angled edge at corners instead of rounding them.
- Q17: What is Contour Flange Feature Sheet Metal?Ans: Contour Flange Feature allows you to create flanges that follow the shape of an existing edge or profile.
