Corner-Trim

The Corner-Trim tool cuts or adds material to flattened sheet metal parts on an edge or a face.

To create a corner-trim:

1. Create a sheet metal part.

2. Click Corner-Trim (Sheet Metal toolbar) or click Insert, Sheet Metal, Corner Trim.

3. In the Corner-Trim PropertyManager, set the following under Relief Options:

1. Select edges for Corner edges .

2. Click Collect all corners.

3. Select a value for Relief Type.

4. Select or clear Centered on bend lines.

5. Set a value for Radius or Side length.

6. Select Ratio to thickness to set a value.

7. Select Tangent to bend.

8. Select Add filleted corners to set a value for Radius .

4. Click OK .

To add or subtract material to a flattened part:

1. In the Corner-Trim PropertyManager, set the following under Break Corner Options:

1. Select Corner Edges and/or Flange Faces .

2. Click Collect all corners.

Collect all corners is only available in the flattened state.

3. Select or clear Internal corners only.

4. Select a Break type: Chamfer or Fillet .

5. Set a value for Distance (Chamfer) or Radius (Fillet).

2. Click .

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