Chapter 5: Creating Complex Parts Using Swept Flanges and the Fold/Unfold Tools
Swept Flanges are similar to Miter Flanges and can cause confusion with some users, but each tool has a specific use case. In this chapter, we will learn how and why they are used.
We will also explore folding and unfolding operations. These are distinct from flattening and unflattening and can be used to make specific features, such as cuts across bends.
By the end of this chapter, you'll understand how to use Swept Flanges and the Fold/Unfold tools and why they might be needed.
In this chapter, we're going to cover the following main topics:
- How to use Swept Flanges
- Swept Flange versus Miter Flange
- Folding and unfolding
- Why use Fold/Unfold?
- Unfolding versus flattening
