Autodesk Inventor Simulation Suite 2009, Complete package, 1 user, with BOX, German 466A1-12A111-1001 Benutzerhandbuch

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Autodesk Inventor helps users simplify the design  

of complex sheet metal parts.

Sheet Metal Part Design

Quickly design sheet metal parts in 3D that 
accommodate specific manufacturing processes and 
shop capabilities. Edge chaining allows creation of 
multiple flanges in a single stop, while rich unfold 
options and automatic mitering reduce the time 
required to define the folded part model.

Generate flat patterns that accurately reflect your 
manufacturing capabilities. Sheet metal unfolding 
is controlled through styles that define the material 
thickness, bend rules, and corner reliefs. Both linear 
unfolding and custom bend tables can be used to 
control the unfolding geometry.

Inventor improves 

productivity during the 

design of sheet metal 

parts by providing a 

digital prototype that 

combines manufacturing 

information (such as 

punch tool parameters 

and custom bend tables) 

with an accurate 3D 

model of sheet metal 

folding and a flat pattern 

editing environment 

where manufacturing 

engineers can tweak 

flat patterns to optimize 

manufacturing costs.