By default inventor uses a k factor for calculating bend allowances.
Autodesk inventor sheet metal k factor.
Using a bend table.
K factor a constant determined by dividing the thickness of the sheet by the location of the neutral axis which is the part of sheet metal that does not change length.
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Inventor forum sheet metal k factor.
So if the thickness of the sheet was a distance of t 1 mm and the location of the neutral axis was a distance of t 0 5 mm measured from the inside bend then you would.
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Notice that the right hand portion of the dialog box updates to provide an.
Values for angles not defined within the table are calculated using a backup kfactor.
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Select bend table as the unfold method.
Sheet metal k factor.
I don t even know if you could enter a 0 0 for a k factor in inventor possibly something like 0 0000000000001 or it could be 1 0.
Michael davis owner of ycg inc.