Autodesk Inventor Sheet Metal Training Course
- 8-Hours (4 x 2-Hour Sessions) Training
- Delivered remotely over MS Teams - Contact Us for On-Site/Face to Face Training
- Sessions are recorded and download links are provided after each session for your future use and reference.
- Pricing is based on 1-3 people. Additional people are at an additional cost of $550 per person.
- Volume Discounts apply for 5+. Please contact us.
- Training is usually broken up into 2 or 4-hour sessions in the morning and flexible (i.e. consecutive or Monday, Wednesday, Friday, etc.)
- Training sessions can start within 14 days of booking
- Courses are private and topics can be customised to suit
- Includes Certificate of Completion
- Training manuals are an additional $145 Ex. GST per digital manual
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Autodesk Inventor Sheet Metal Training Course Introduction
Learn how to design, unfold, and manufacture sheet metal components in this Autodesk Inventor Sheet Metal Course. This course focuses on real-world workflows used in fabrication and manufacturing, helping you produce accurate flat patterns, reduce errors, and speed up production.
Autodesk Inventor Sheet Metal Course - Sheet Metal Design Fundamentals Training
Learn how to design, unfold, and manufacture sheet metal components using Autodesk Inventor. This private and customisable instructor-led course provides a comprehensive foundation in sheet metal design, covering everything from core modelling techniques to flat pattern generation and fabrication-ready outputs. Through hands-on projects and guided instruction, participants will gain the skills to create accurate sheet metal parts, apply industry-standard rules, and produce production-ready drawings and files.
What You'll Learn - Material Thickness Rules, Bend Radius, K-Factors and Flat Patterns
- Sheet Metal Fundamentals
- Sheet metal environment and workflows
- Material thickness, rules, and styles
- Bend radius, K-factor, and bend allowance
- Core Modelling Tools
- Face, flange, and contour flange
- Hems, folds, and bends
- Cuts, punches, and corner treatments
- Advanced Sheet Metal Techniques
- Lofted flanges and complex forms
- Multi-body sheet metal design
- Parametric and rule-driven modelling
- Flat Patterns & Fabrication
- Generate and edit flat patterns
- Export DXF/DWG for CNC, laser, and plasma cutting
- Prepare fabrication-ready files
- Drawings & Documentation
- Create production drawings
- Dimensioning and annotation
- BOMs and manufacturing outputs
Autodesk Inventor Sheet Metal Course Guide Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Sheet Metal Modelling
- Sheet metal concepts
- Sheet metal terminology
- Sheet metal environment
- Sheet metal design process
Chapter 2: Sheet Metal Base Features
- Applying sheet metal defaults
- Creating base faces
- Contour flanges and contour rolls
Chapter 3: Sheet Metal Secondary Features
- Sheet metal parameters
- Bend relief shapes
- Secondary faces, flanges, and rolls
Chapter 4: Flanges
- Creating flanges
- Corner relief options
Chapter 5: Bending Sheet Metal
- Hems
- Folds
- Bends
Chapter 6: Corner Rounds and Chamfers
- Corner rounds
- Corner chamfers
Chapter 7: Sheet Metal Cuts
- Cut features and holes
- Punch tools and punch creation
- Cuts using surfaces
Chapter 8: Corner Seams
- Corner seams and mitres
- Corner rips
- Seam and bend conversions
Chapter 9: Flat Pattern Environment
- Creating flat patterns
- Orientation and clean-up
- Bend angles and punch representation
- Exporting to DXF/DWG
Chapter 10: Lofted Flange and Rips
- Lofted flange
- Rip features
Chapter 11: Unfold and Refold
- Unfolding and refolding geometry
Chapter 12: Multi-Body Sheet Metal Modelling
- Multi-body workflows
Chapter 13: Documentation and Annotation
- Sheet metal drawings
- Bend and punch notes
- Bend tables and punch tables
- Bend order and centrelines
Chapter 14: Converting Parts to Sheet Metal
- Converting solid models
- Working with non-ruled surfaces
Who Should Attend the Autodesk Inventor Sheet Metal Training Course
- New users of Autodesk Inventor
- Inventor Users wanting to learn the Sheet Metal Tools
- Draftspersons transitioning to 3D
- Engineering professionals seeking formal training
Autodesk Inventor Sheet Metal Course Prerequisites
No prior 3D CAD experience required. Familiarity with Inventor and Windows OS is expected; a basic understanding of engineering drawings is helpful.
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