One of the solidworks tools that i think gets overlooked for the unlimited number of possible uses is the indent feature.
Solidworks sheet metal indent.
The indent feature.
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A glorified forming tool for bodies that are not sheet metal.
In this tutorial video we will learn how to create a bracket with the help of sheet metal commands like base flange sketched bend and sheet metal gusset.
Specifies a linear value from the inside of the sheet metal part to the point on the y axis where the gusset intersects the sheet metal body.
There are specific sheet metal features you can use to create sheet metal bodies quickly.
The use of this feature as well as the options that are available with this feature are shown.
However in some circumstances when the design requires certain types of geometry you can use non sheet metal feature tools then insert bends or convert the part to sheet metal.
Working with multi body parts the indent feature creates an offset pocket or protrusion on a target body using a tool body or bodies.
The indent command gets no respect.
Whenever someone shows a demonstration of the indent command it s usually in the context of pushing or denting a surface model with another body.
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This video covers the solidworks indent feature.
I hope to answer those questions in this blog.
Specifies the depth to which the indent tool must be pushed to create the gusset.
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Below are 3 different examples of how i have found that the tool can be used on an everyday basis to help speed up what could take hours of modeling otherwise.
The contour of the tool body is removed or added to the target.
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Among all the features solidworks has to offer the indent feature is often forgotten.
