: These act as the "root" of the design, controlling thickness, bend allowances (K-factor), and corner treatments. In 2016, different rules can be applied to different bodies within the same multi-body part.
: This highly requested feature allows for the creation of sharp corners (zero radius) in sheet metal components, which more accurately reflects certain fabrication methods and avoids error messages in the Bend Radius field.
: Reference materials like the Inventor 2016 SheetMetal Design-EVAL offer a 38-page breakdown of the module's capabilities. Autodesk NEW Inventor 2016 on sheet metal design
: Detailed procedural guides such as Inventor Sheet Metal from Start to Press from Autodesk University provide step-by-step instructions on using these features for professional fabrication.
: The software calculates material stretching during the unfolding process. For the most accurate manufacturing, it is recommended to design to finished dimensions and let Inventor's K-factor or Bend Allowance calculate the flat pattern. : These act as the "root" of the
: Standard operations like Flange , Face , Hem , and Corner Round are used to build geometry, followed by the Create Flat Pattern command for production prep. Documentation and Learning Resources
: The punch tool dialog now displays a count of the number of punch instances selected, improving documentation for machine shops. : Reference materials like the Inventor 2016 SheetMetal
: For the first time, users could create multiple independent sheet metal bodies within a single part file. This allows for a top-down design approach where complex assemblies can be laid out in one file before being separated into individual components.