Autodesk Inventor 2021

The Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) 2021: Sheet Metal Design guide introduces the concepts and techniques of sheet metal modeling with the Autodesk Inventor software. The structure of the guide follows the typical stages of using the Autodesk Inventor software. That is, to create and edit sheet metal parts, generate flat patterns, and document the designs in drawings.

Topics CoveredAutodesk Inventor Sheet Metal interfaceSheet metal design processCreating base Faces, Contour Flanges, and Contour RollsCreating secondary Faces, Contour Flanges, and Contour RollsSheet metal parametersCreating FlangesCreating Hems, Folds, and BendsCorner Rounds and ChamfersSheet Metal Cuts (Holes, Cuts, and Punch Features) Corner Seams (Seams and Miters) Generating Flat PatternsLofted FlangesRipsUnfolding and RefoldingMulti-Body Sheet Metal ModelingDocumentation and Annotation of drawingsConverting solid models to sheet metal modelsSheet Metal Styles

PrerequisitesAccess to the 2021.0 version of the software, to ensure compatibility with this guide. Future software updates that are released by Autodesk may include changes that are not reflected in this guide. The practices and files included with this guide are not compatible with prior versions (e.g., 2020). The material covered in this training guide assumes a mastery of Autodesk Inventor basics as taught in Autodesk Inventor: Introduction to Solid Modeling. Knowledge of sheet metal processing is an asset, but not required.