PRL bends

PRL bends

Bending type supported by PRL includes:

L-Bend

U-Bend

Z-Bend

Key parameters inside PRL bending:

 BC sketch contains a point to locate the bend centre.

SolidWorks Parameters must be named so that 3DQuickPress can update the dimensions by matching the strip layout features.

Parameters updated by 3DQuickPress:

BR1(O) & BR2(O) – Outer Bend Radius 1 and 2

SHTTHK – Sheet thickness

BA1 & BA2 – Bend angle 1 and 2

BW1 & BW2 – Bend width 1 and 2

Topics:

• To create a simple L-Bend down template
   
• Prepare the assembly
   
• Update views
   
• Create Bend Centre sketch
   
• Create External Bend Section sketch
   
• Create Bending Die
   
• Create Bending Punch
   
• Create Hole Bodies
   
• Create Drawing Configuration for all the parts
   
• Create drawing template