L-Unbend

Access: Open this function from one of the following locations:

  • Select Die Design > Geometry Manipulation > L-Unbend from the menu bar.

  • Select Geometry Manipulation > L-Unbend from the following Die Design Guide: Die Process Design Guide (Forming).

Unbend and flatten specific areas of the die part along planar faces. The length of the original faces remain the same without any changes after the unbending result is achieved. L-Unbend is similar to Unbend, but is used for cases where there are no rounds on the sharp edges.

 

To unbend this area (which includes a round), use the Unbend function.

To unbend this area (which does not include any rounds), use the L-Unbend function.

The product of the L-Unbend operation can either be a face(s) unbent by a specific angle or flattened; for example:

 

General Interaction

The following is the Feature Guide for L-Unbend.

   Tip: You can open the Feature Guide at any time by right-clicking the mouse in the graphic display area.

Required Step 1 : Pick a reference (fixed) face(s).

Required Step 2 : Pick additional faces to be unbent or unpick some of the system selected faces, as required. Flip the material side (using the blue arrow) if required. Set the displayed parameters.

Detailed Interaction

See Options and Results.

Some functionality may be dependent on the product package. Contact your Reseller if you require a license.