Alibre Design

Chapter 8 - Sheet Metal Feature Creation and Part Parameters8.7 CutCutting removes material from a model based on the profile of a sketch. The cut will bepunched through a single stock thickness of the sheet metal.‣ To Create a Cut:1. From the Feature menu, select Cut. The Cut dialog box appears.2. In Sketch, select the sketch you wish to use for the cut.Note: The sketch used in a cut must be placed on a sheet metal face.3. In Label, enter a unique name for the cut feature if desired.4. Click OK.8.8 Corner Rounds and ChamfersYou can create a round or chamfer on any corner of a sheet metal part.8.8.1 Rounding a Corner1. From the Feature Menu, select Corner Round. The Corner Round dialog boxappears.2. In Items to Round, select the edges you want to round. You may also selectfaces, which will round all corners adjacent to that face. Any combination of facesand edges may be selected.3. In Radius, type in the desired radius for the round. A preview will be shown.4. Enter the desired values in the distance fields. A preview will be shown of thechamfer.5. Click OK.217