Creating a Joggle

  1. Click the Bend tool in the Create group on the Sheet Metal tab.
  2. Select the Create Joggle option in the Bend Options panel.
  3. (Optional) Modify the following values in the Bend Options panel:
    • Bend angle: the angle for both bends of the joggle
    • Bend radius: the inside radius for both bends of the joggle
    • Joggle height: the measurement between the top of the sheet going into the bottom bend and the top of the sheet coming out of the top bend.
    • Bend Allowance: Value to use for calculating the flat length of the joggle.
    • Bend Deduction: Value to use for calculating the flat length of the joggle.
  4. Use the Select Cutter Point or Select Two Cutter Points tool guide to create the bottom bend of the joggle.
  5. Click to select the second bend of the joggle, which is previewed as you mouse over the sheet metal face, as shown below.

    If necessary, you can click an empty space in the Design window to clear your selections and activate the Select Cutter Point tool guide.

  6. Use the Select Anchor Point tool guide to select the face to remain fixed when the rest of the body is bent to create the joggle.
  7. Click the Complete tool guide to create the joggle.

    You can move the walls between joggles.