Gusset Design In Sheet Metal

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

Gusset design in sheet metal.

In the sheet metal gusset propertymanager under position select. We will learn sheet metal basic features like base flange edge flange sheet metal gusset hole wizard and extruded cut in solidworks sheet metal. The width and depth recommended at an angle of 45 degrees is directly proportional to the radius and material thickness. For holes the distance between the gusset and the hole s edge should be at least 8 times material thickness.

To start the sheet metal gusset feature we need to go up to menu bar and click on insert. Click sheet metal gusset sheet metal toolbar or insert sheet metal sheet metal gusset. The sheet metal is bent normally across the v opening except in the area where the ridge is. Sheet metal gussets are formed with special tooling which has a ridge going across the v opening.

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. Remember we can easily add a button for the sheet metal gusset feature on any toolbar by using customize. The punch is split to the left and right of the ridge as to not be damaged while forming.

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. The edge to be used as a reference.