Trim the Edges of Two Sheet Metal Parts in an Assembly
Sheet-Metal Design
You can indicate the edge pairs to be trimmed from two sheet parts and define the gap between the parts.
You can trim two sheet-metal parts as follows:
- Select the context-sensitive function Trim sheet metal parts....
- Select the edge line to be trimmed from the sheet-metal part.Note: If it is difficult to select edge lines, select searching through surfaces with the W key.
- Select the edge line of a second sheet part for trimming.
- Fill in the data in the Edge Trim Data dialog box.
- Select OK.
Note:
- You can use the trim function for local and linked parts. The trim feature is added to the parts as an external reference.
- You can add a trim feature in the part editing mode. Add a trim feature as an external reference by selecting the other edges for trimming from another sheet metal part.
- By editing the parts, you can also set a welding groove between the sheet parts. Edit Parts with Other Parts - Welding Groove