Learn tricks and techniques that apply to standard parts and assemblies as well as sheet metal parts.  This course covers all the sheet metal commands, explains how to fold and unfold parts, and critical techniques you’ll need to create custom punches, K-Factors and Bend Tables.

It also covers the Frame Generator, using the Weldment environment, and much more!

The Sheet Metal Design course is an advanced course with over 6.5 hours of instruction. Watch sample lessons from the lesson list below.

You can also browse through the lessons from the following Inventor 11 courses and watch sample lessons from each course.

Inventor 11: Solid Modeling
Inventor 11: Assemblies and Advanced Concepts
Inventor 11: 2D Drafting and Customization
Inventor 11: Sheet Metal Design

Sheet Metal Design Lessons
(Click highlighted lessons to watch them.)
Introduction
The Sheet Metal Environment
Styles and Templates
K-Factors
Creating Bend Tables
Using Bend Tables
The Flange Command
Corner Seams
Bend Reliefs and Remnants
Bend Transitions and Flat Patterns
Custom Sheet Metal Templates
The Contour Flange Command
Shells and Ripped Seams
Using the Hem Command
Multiple Plates in Assemblies
Extended Surfaces
Using the Punch Tool
Custom Punches
Custom Extruded Louver Punch
Dangling Geometry in Punches
Custom Extruded Dimple Punch
Custom Revolved Dimple Punch
Surfaces
Tabs
Double Bends and Bend Allowances
Knockouts
Flat Patterns on Drawings
Export-Import Flat Patterns
From Flat Pattern to Folded Model
Custom Sweep Punches
Rules for Complex Shapes
Lofting Conical Shapes
Sweeping Conical Shapes
Complex Shapes
More Complex Shapes
Frame Generator
Editing Frames
Preparations and Welds Part I
Preparations and Welds Part I
Post Weld Operations
Conclusion