Applying advanced sheet metal base features – Contour Flange, Lofted Flange, and Contour Roll
The face feature is not the only base feature available. Contour Flange, Lofted Flange, and Contour Roll can all be used as base features. In this recipe, you will learn how each is created at a basic level. All these operations require an open sketch to begin with.
Getting ready
To begin this recipe, you will need to navigate to Inventor Cookbook 2023 | Chapter 12. Then, open Contour Flange & Roll.ipt.
With Contour Flange & Roll.ipt open, you will see that there is already an open sketch created. This sketch will provide the structure for the Contour Flange feature. The profile will be extruded, and the default sheet metal thickness value will be added.
All bend radii are added to the sketch.
Contour Flange can be used as a base feature or secondary feature. It is often used to create a rolled feature or multiple flanges on a sheet metal part.
