SMBEAD command

Creates associative Rib form features on sheet metal.

BricsCAD Mechanical

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Description

Creates associative Rib form features on sheet metal parts from 2D profiles. The feature is updated automatically when its defining profile is changed.

The difference with linear rib features inserted from the library by BMINSERT command is that rib features created by the SMBEAD command can have an arbitrary trajectory.

Method

There are two methods to select a control curve along which the rib will be created:

  • Specify a profile radius.
  • Specify a round radius.

Options within the command

Select control curve
Selects a control curve along which the rib will be created. The selected curve can be a line, polyline, circle, arc, ellipse, elliptical arc or a spline. The 2D curve can be open or closed but it cannot intersect itself or other form features.
Profile radius
Sets the radius of the rib profile (1).
Note: The initial value of the Profile Radius is taken from the Mechanical Browser for Sheet Metal or from the Bead feature in Settings > Initial Parameters.
Round radius
Sets the radius of the smoothing fillets (2).
Note: The initial value of the Round Radius is taken from the Mechanical Browser for Sheet Metal or from the Bead feature in Settings > Initial Parameters.