Sheet Metal Operations

Re-bend operation restores surface bends previously flattened by Unbend operation. This functionality is convenient in conjunction with saving the unfolded pattern instance in the model structure. For example, Unbend and Re-bend operations can be conveniently used for drafting the unfolded pattern and the formed part in the same drawing.

Re-bend uses the same workpiece neutral factor as that used in unfolding.

Re-bend Operation Creation

For repeated bending of all surfaces flattened by Unbend operation, use the command SMR: Re-bend:

Icon	Ribbon
	3D Model → Special → Sheet Metal → Re-bend
Keyboard	Textual Menu
<SMR>	Operation > Sheet Metal > Re-bend

Upon launching the command, the option is automatically activated in the automenu for selecting faces to be bent:

<E>

Select face for bending

To select a face, simply click it with in the 3D scene. Selected faces are highlighted (by default – green).

To select all faces of unbending of specific operation used option:

<A>

Select operation

The piece of the part, which should remain immovable when bending, is selected by the system automatically. Such a face is highlighted yellow (by default) in the 3D scene.

To alter the result, you can manually select the still face by the automenu option:

<K>

Select immovable face

The option is not available if the Select operation option is used.