Advanced Sheet Metal Design Using NX Cad Challenge_7_ Metal bracket-II

Metal bracket-II

Objective

Design of bracket - II in sheet metal, using NX Cad.

Introduction

Creating the bracket – II in sheet metal in NX CAD software with detailed procedure of tools used in manufacturing with detailed drawing.

Design methodology / approach

Part is created in sheet metal,

Preferences 3mm thick ,3mm Bend Radius and K factor of 0.33mm

1. Take the base plate of 158x164, using contour flange feature add material.
2. Cut the non-required area.
3. Break the corners with required radius.
4. Add the flange using advanced flange feature.
5. Unbend the part.
6. Add holes at required position.
7. Unbend the part.
8. Add the gusset at the specified location.

Description (Need to explain tools/ Features used while designing)

Following tools are used to create the above part features.

1. Cutting laser cutting on the (Blank sheet)
2. Bend tool for bending the sheet.
3. Drilling tool for hole creation.
4. Punching tool for creating the cuts on the parts.

Thanks,

Ravichandra Swamy