SMLOFT command

Creates sheet metal part.

BricsCAD Mechanical

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Description

Creates sheet metal part with lofted bends and flanges from two non-coplanar curves.

Options within the command

fillets Radius
Sets radius of fillet which will be created on straight lines connections. A radius can be specified or the minimum radius can be calculated regarding the thickness of the model by pressing enter.
Thickness
Sets model thickness.
Single bend
Creates only lofted bend feature without any flanges.
Flanges with bends
Creates a flange feature for each straight segment of the selected 2D entities or a lofted bend feature for curved segments.
Alignment
After setting all options, the alignment of the metal sheet loft can be chosen.
Note: Hit the CTRL key to adjust the alignment: Inside, Both Sides or Outside.
thicken Inside
Thickening direction is selected that way that 3D part is inside the selected 2D entities.
Both sides
Thickens at both sides of the selected 2D entities.
thicken Outside
Thickening direction is selected that way that 3D part is outside the selected 2D entities.