Chapter 6: Utilizing Gussets, Cross Breaks, and Vents to Add Part Details
Gussets and Cross Breaks are common sheet metal features that are used to improve various properties of sheet metal parts, such as strength or stiffness. This chapter will explain each feature in turn – how to use them and why and where they might be used. We will also cover Vents: another common feature in sheet metal parts that are used for many reasons, including to add cooling, access ports, and to create modular products.
By the end of this chapter, you'll understand how to use Gussets and Cross Breaks, as well as how to add and modify Vents.
In this chapter, we're going to cover the following main topics:
- Working with Gussets
- Using Cross Breaks
- Using Vents
