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Is it possible to create a mitered edge flange by placing a sketch on the side of a base flange?
lyle_carmignani
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I want to do all 4 lines at once. Is this possible?
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Hello Lyle. Should be able to accomplish that using the Sweep tool. Select the edges of the flange sketch as the items to sweep and then the edges of the base plate as the sweep path. Take care in the Sweep tool dialog for selection of the type of sweep (part - surface - thin). - Scotty1
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3 additional options to consider:
- Shaped Flange Custom Feature: https://cad.onshape.com/documents/602655eff016f183fc184978/w/c20bffc426bdb249281c9a38/e/4ba4dfed9e2179c8f9c826ee
- Using a move face operation to edit a standard flange: https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/20906/how-could-i-make-the-flange-as-shown
- Extrude the flange as a solid, boolean it to the sheet metal model, and add a sketched bend: https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/sheet_metal_bend.htm?tocpath=Part Studios|Feature Tools|_____61
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Another option that doesn't quite answer the question but could be a better strategy overall:
Model the outer shape of the sheet metal parts as solid and use a convert/thicken to create the sheet metal model at the end. This works very well in Onshape and can be a faster way to get to your end result.
Here's an example of the workflow:
https://youtu.be/NLwCGwHd2tE?t=141 0
