Sheet Metal Formed Gusset

The minimum distance that a gusset should be from the edge of a hole iin a parallel plane is eight times the material thickness plus the radius of the gusset.

Sheet metal formed gusset. It is quite common to find a gusset of sorts in the corner bend region of sheet metal parts to stiffen the part. In the shape and size of the convex sheet metal several series sizes are specified in the sheet metal mold manual. Typically a spacer separates the ridged section from the rest of the v die this provides a consistent relief for the sheet metal being bent. Hems are used to create folds in sheet metal in order to stiffen edges and create an edge safe to touch.

45 gussets shouldn t be designed to be more than 4 times material thickness on their flat edge. To accomplish this we ll create a custom form tool or copy the one attached to define the shape of the gusset. To start the sheet metal gusset feature we need to go up to menu bar and click on insert. One and a half inch spacing center to center 5 16 width of the gusset and then add material thickness to get the outside width of the gusset.

The punch is split to the left and right of the ridge as to not be damaged while forming. The sheet metal is bent normally across the v opening except in the area where the ridge is. We ll then apply the form tool to the part orient and locate the form tools sketch and close the dialog. Remember we can easily add a button for the sheet metal gusset feature on any toolbar by using customize.

For holes the distance between the gusset and the hole s edge should be at least 8 times material thickness. Gussets the width and depth recommended at an angle of 45 degrees is directly proportional to the radius and meterial thickness. From the pull down click sheet metal and then sheet metal gusset. If you want it as an ifeature check out this awesome solution.

The design should be selected according to the size specified in the manual and the form mold in the library is directly used. Sheet metal gussets are formed with special tooling which has a ridge going across the v opening.