Advanced Sheet Metal Design Using NX Cad Challenge Metal bracket-II
1.Objective:
To design a Bracket using 2D Drawing using Siemens NX Sheet Metal Application.
2.Introduction:
- Sheet metal: It is formed by an industrial process into thin, flat pieces, it is one of the fundamental forms used in metalworking and it can be cut and bent into a variety of shapes.
- NX: It is formerly known as “Unigraphics” and is an advanced high-end CAD/CAM/CAE, which has been owned by Siemens PLM Software. Mostly it is used for Design, Engineering analysis, manufacturing.
3.Methodology:
Design methodology can be explained by the following flow chart.
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Start |
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A 2D Sketch of Desired Dimension was created in XZ plane (Front Plane) |
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The flange was created in Y-Axis of thickness 3mm and width of 200 mm using the feature COUNTER FLANGE |
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A 2D sketch was drawn with the desired dimension for removing the unwanted portion. |
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An unwanted portion was removed using the feature NORMAL CUT |
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Corners were trimmed using the feature BREAK CORNER with the desired dimension |
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In the top plane, a sketch was created for Bead |
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The sheet metal was unbent for creating a-holes and then was rebent. |
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A new plane was created at a distance 203 mm from the datum plane for generating a closed top by using the feature Tab of thickness 2mm. |
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End |
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The edges of the upper edge were modified by using the feature Hem |
4.Description:
Step1: A 2D Sketch of Desired Dimension was created in XZ plane (Front Plane)
Step2: Flange was created in Y-Axis of thickness 3mm and width of 158 mm using the feature COUNTER FLANGE
Step3: A 2D sketch was drawn with the desired dimension for removing the unwanted portion.
Step4: Unwanted portion was removed using the feature NORMAL CUT
Step5: Corners were trimmed using the feature BREAK CORNER with the desired dimension
Step 6: Then Holes are made according to the dimensions.
Step 7: Then gussets are made according to the given plane and dimensions.
Front View:
Back View:
Isometric View:
DRAFTING :
5.Conclusion:
In this challenge, I have learned how to produce brackets using 2D Drawings.