Ok Carlos. As soon as I have some free time I'll try to assemble this type of script.

> I believe the #1 with an offset number (x and y) set by the user,
> could mimic bend allowence for sheet metal. Just the unfold had to be manual,
> if the script placed a curve on center of the offset, and this curve is used to set the rotation. MOI's snaping tools are great for this.

Could you be more specific and upload some images, or (better) a video, showing what exactly you mean ?

Best,

- Marco (mkdm)

Hi Marco,

In attached is an image showing what i was trying to say.

The idea is to use the Edge selected and translated it to a new position.

I think this might mimic (emphasis on mimic) the sheet metal allowence.

In sheet metal (simgle piece) the thickness and bend allowence is constant, so the user has to figure it out once.

Cheers

Carlos

There is one ultimate guide about press brake, it mentioned everything about press brake as well as the bending operation, hope it can be helpful for you. Here is it: https://machinemfg.com/press-brake-ultimate-guide/

I believe the ultimate guide to press brake will interest you guys since you care about sheet metal bending. https://machinemfg.com/press-brake-ultimate-guide/

Thanks, its very usefull.

hi

Here an example of my sheet metal workflow for parametrics parts

The workfloor is :

1 - Simple 2D part's drawing . ( complex part's can be import from SOLVESPACE )
2 - Part's extrusion
3 - Part's 3D connection/assembly with junctions .
4 - Final boolean union
5 - Layout with Make2D4Views function
6 - 3D part's export in STEP , SKP ...
7 - Layout export in PDF

i hope it could help you
have a nice day

Chri

Complex Parametrics part's can be import from SOLVESPACE


Chri

@Chri!
Hello
The SVG (2d) format of the free Solvespace is compatible to the not so "rustic" free TinkerCad!
Just import inside Tinkercad a SVG file!