Pattern sheet metal bends?

I have sheet metal part with a cutout that contains a two bends. How
do I pattern the cutout feature and bends? I've tried both linear &
sketch pattern and neither function allows me to pattern the bends with
the cutout. Any helps is appreciated.

BB-

 

Sheetmetal Bends cannot be patterned.

 

Create a lance tool (sheetmetal) to do this.

 

Hi BB-

If you are using base-flange, then you cannot generally pattern your
sheet metal specific features.

But if you are using insert-bends, you can accomplish this with ease by
patterning "pre-bend" insertion (roll back before sheet metal).
Additionally, if your pattern is linear and all the resulting bend
panels are planar, you could combine them into a single sketch yielding
multiple bends.

Regardless, you may not pattern any sheet-metal specific feature in
either modeling mode. Personally, I prefer the insert-bends mode for
the more open modeling techniques. The base-flange is a bit weak and
there are some techniques that are prohibited. Much like boxing with
one hand tied behind your back.

If you can post a model, maybe we all could give some advice.

In any case, best wishes.

SMA

 

You can pattern the sheetmetal bend without any problems. Make your cut out
first and pattern it. Then create your flange and pattern it seperately. I
do this all the time and works quite well.

Richard