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Price £195 (no VAT) Time 9:00am-2:00pm Venue Llynfi Enterprise Centre, Bridgend County, CF34 0BQ

Course Overview

This Sheet Metal Design course introduces the concepts and techniques of sheet metal modelling. The course follows the typical stages of using Inventor to create sheet metal parts, edit them, generate flat patterns, and document the designs in drawings. The topics presented in this course assumes prior knowledge of 3D solid part modelling using CAD software. Knowledge of sheet metal processing is also helpful as delegates will learn how to use the sheet metal design tools.

Course Dates 2024

June: Fully Booked

July: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

August: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

September: 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

October: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st

Course Content

• Introduction to sheet metal modelling
• Sheet metal base features
• Sheet metal secondary features
• Flanges
• Bending sheet metal
• Corner rounds and chamfers
• Sheet metal cuts
• Corner seams
• Lofted flange and rips
• Unfold and refold
• Documentation and annotation
• Converting parts to sheet metal

Who is this course for?

This Sheet Metal Design training course will give you the foundation knowledge on how to use powerful techniques to design sheet metal components. These methods are used across multiple design, architectural and engineering companies worldwide. You will build up your knowledge of essential sheet metal drawing and drafting tools so that when you complete the course you will be confident in your abilities in CAD design.