Creating a Bead Using the Bend Tool

  1. Click the Bend tool in the Create group on the Sheet Metal tab.
  2. Select the Create Bead option in the Bend Options panel.
  3. (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.
  4. Click a curve on the sheet metal face, or select a tool guide and select bend points based on the tool guide you use.
  5. Click the Bend tool guide to complete the bead.
Note: You can also create a bead using the Bead tool.