SHEET METAL BRACKET DESIGN USING SIEMENS NX CAD

Objective

The objective of this project is to design a Sheetmetal Bracket using Siemens NX Sheetmetal Workbench.

Introduction

A bracket is any intermediate component for fixing one part to another, usually larger, part. What makes a bracket a bracket is that it is intermediate between the two and fixes the one to the other. Brackets vary widely in shape, but a prototypical bracket is the L-shaped.

Design Methodology

DESCRIPTION

1. SKETCH

It is the 2D representation of the model with respect to the plane/view.

2. CONTOUR FLANGE

Creates a base feature by extruding a sketch along a vector, or adds material by sweeping a sketch along an edge or chain of edges.

3. NORMAL CUTOUT

It cuts the model perpendicular to the sketch.

4. BREAK CORNER

Rounds or Chamfers a sharp corners of a tab or flange.

5. UNBEND

Flattens a bend and the material adjacent to the bend.

6. BEAD

Lifts material along the contour of a sketch that simulates a stamping tool.

7. REBEND

Restores an unbend feature to its previous bent state, along with any features added after the unbend feature.

8. HOLE

Adds a hole to one or more solid bodies in a part or assembly.

STANDARD VIEWS OF MODEL

FRONT VIEW

SIDE VIEW

TOP VIEW

ISOMETRIC VIEW

DRAFTING

Drafting is a term that refers to creating technical drawings that communicate how something is constructed or functions.

CONCLUSION

Successfully designed a Sheetmetal Bracket Design using Siemens NX Sheetmetal workbench.