Metal Bracket-Sheet Metal
Design of a sheet metal Bracket:
Objective:
The objective of this project is to create a bracket in the sheet metal module of NX CAD software based on the received inputs. The design is to be done by following proper methodology and as per design for manufacturability.
Introduction:
The bracket is angled shaped structure with gussets to strengthen it. The requirement is to create it in NX CAD which conforms to manufacturing.
Design Methodology:
The below flow chart explains the process or tree structure of the model to create this sheet metal body.
Tools and Features used:
- Contour Flange - This is used to contoured tabs.
- Normal cutout- To remove material from sheet metal body.
- Unbend- This option is used to flatten the bent surfaces.
- Rebend- This is used to rebend a flattened part into the required bent shape.
- Break corner-Create Radii in sharp edges.
- Advanced Flange-Add flange along the edges.
- Sketcher- To create 2D curves for 3D operations to be done.
- Datum Plane-Reference element created for bodies and sketches.
- Hole- To create Holes or circular cutout on sheet metal body.
Front View:
Right side view:
Left Side View:
Top View:
Isometric View:
Conclusion:
The above process explains the methodology used in the design of Bracket using various commands in NX CAD.
This project helps to understand the various commands used to design the sheet metal body and also the manufacturing requirements to be considered to be in the design.