: 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.
: 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 Autodesk NEW Inventor 2016 on sheet metal design
: 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. : The software calculates material stretching during the