

Enter a value in this field to specify the length of the first bend stock portion. Select this option to display the shape handle on the first bend stock portion of the bend shape. Use this function to specify a precise outside radius for the bend. This field is only available if "Use minimum bend radius of part" is not selected. Use this function to specify a precise inside radius for the bend. Inside Radius: This field is only available if "Use minimum bend radius of part" is not selected.If this option is selected, the following two options are not available. Select this option to use the minimum bend radius specified for the part. Offers options for specifying radius to be used for the bend. Standard Bends can be used with the Miter tool, but are sometimes less customizable than Bends with Stock.īend Bends will extend away from the stock at the full distance of the bend radius.

It can be resized to 0 length to be removed from the Bend, which can be useful in some cases. Bends with stock cannot be used with the Miter tool, where as standard bends can.Ī standard bend still has a flat section, but it is contained in the Bend shape, and therefore doesn't have a separate cross section. This stock piece has a 2D cross section which can be edited, and remains a seperate entity to the Bend shape. Since the options available on the General properties sheets are identical for all IntelliShapes, this section only covers the options on the Bend and Relief properties sheets.īend with stock adds a seperate flat stock piece to the bend. Sheet Metal Bend IntelliShapes have three properties sheets: General, Bend and Reliefs, which are accessed by right clicking on a bend IntelliShape and selecting IntelliShape Properties.
