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bent washer

bent washer

bent washer

(OP)
hello
I have been trying to bend a .38 OD x .32 Id x .015 thick washer to an angle of 75 degrees, about a .05 radius using the Flex, bending option to no avail. Does anyone have any suggestions?  

RE: bent washer

Use the Sheet Metal module to create the washer.

cheers

RE: bent washer

(OP)
CBL
The Insert bend option requires a fixed face. since I am trying to form a washer about a radius, I have none. Is there some other sheet metal option I am missing?

RE: bent washer

If I understand what you're trying to do correctly, you have several options.

Method 1
Add a sketched bend to an existing washer shaped base flange. You'll end up with your washer bent relative to your reference surface (shaped like an L instead of a V). If this is fine, you can stop here.

Method 2
If you absolutely need to have your washer shaped like a V from the front view, take the part from Method 1 and rotate the body 37.5deg using Move/Copy. This will give you a flatpattern that lays on a skewed plane.

Method 3
This method is very roundabout, but here you go. Create a base flange blank with a V shaped sketch using r=.05 and thickness=.015. Then unfold the bend using any of the flat faces as the fixed face.  Insert a cut that creates the flattened washer shape (.38OD, .32ID).  Lastly, fold the bend you just unfolded. This will also give you a flatpattern that is skewed.

Voila, bent washer. Have fun:)

RE: bent washer

(OP)
Thanks take. (and CBL too)
I did option 1, but will experiment with the others.

RE: bent washer

talk about rapid fire.

RE: bent washer

(OP)
Rapid fire alright!
CADGs method is how I am currently. Easy once you explore sheet metal. I do not use it enough. Thanks to all again

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