Flat Pattern Angle Dimension Preference
Flat Pattern Angle Dimension Preference
(OP)
Do you know if there's a way to have a sheet metal drawing represent the other part of the angle? I have a 45 degree angle, it shows 45 degrees. I want it to say 135 degrees. Is that possible? I can't find a way. I thought, maybe adding an equation or something of 180-<bend angle> or something, but can't get anything to work.






RE: Flat Pattern Angle Dimension Preference
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RE: Flat Pattern Angle Dimension Preference
RE: Flat Pattern Angle Dimension Preference
It says "Bend Up 45 degrees" because that is how much you are moving the plate from its flat state. This is the standard by which press brake operators use the information. If you were to say "Bend Up 135 degrees" you would get an overbend.
If you want to show the 135 degree angle I suggest you do so in a formed view. Press brake operators really benefit from having views of the finished part.
- - -Updraft
RE: Flat Pattern Angle Dimension Preference
Thank you everyone for your input.
RE: Flat Pattern Angle Dimension Preference