Constructing cross brakes

In the ordered environment, you can use the Cross Brake command to stiffen a sheet metal panel. The command creates a set of bends from a sketch that is coincident to the sheet metal part face.

A cross brake feature does not deform the 3D model. It adds attributes containing information about the bends. This attribute information is used when creating a flat pattern or drawing of the sheet metal part.

To create a cross brake feature:

1. Select the face on which you want to construct the cross brake.

   

2. Select the sketch(es) you want to use to construct the cross brake.

   

3. Specify the bend angle and direction for the cross brake.

   

4. Click Finish to construct the cross brake.

   

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