Creating a Bead Using the Bend Tool
- Click the Bend tool in the Create group on the Sheet Metal tab.
- Select the Create Bead option in the Bend Options panel.
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(Optional) Modify the following values in the Bend Options panel:
- Bead radius: The radius of the bead, which is also the height of the bead. The minimum bead radius is 0.25xT (sheet metal thickness).
- Round radius: Radius of the round at the base of the bead that intersects with the surface.
- Click a curve on the sheet metal face, or select a tool guide and select bend points based on the tool guide you use.
- Click the Bend tool guide to complete the bead.
Note:
You can also create a bead using the Bead tool.