What is K-factor in sheet metal solidworks?

What is K-factor in sheet metal solidworks?

K-Factor is a ratio that represents the location of the neutral sheet with respect to the thickness of the sheet metal part. When you select K-Factor as the bend allowance, you can specify a K-Factor bend table.

How do you set sheet metal parameters in Solidworks?

In the dialog box:

1. Right-click Custom Materials and click New Category.
2. Right-click New Category and click New Material.
3. Set the custom material properties on each tab as required.
4. Click the Sheet Metal tab.
5. Select Thickness Range.
6. Click Add twice.
7. For each row in the table, set the following:
8. Click Apply and Close.

What is bend allowance in sheet metal solidworks?

Bend allowance allows the user to calculate the developed size of the sheet metal part based on a value which the user defines that represents the bend region.

Why do we use K factor?

The K-Factor is used to calculate flat patterns because it is directly related to how much material is stretched during the bend. It’s used to determine Bend Allowances and Bend Deductions ahead of the first piece.

How do you make a sheet metal part in Solidworks 2019?

To convert a solid part to a sheet metal part:

1. Create the solid part.
2. Click Convert to Sheet Metal (Sheet Metal toolbar) or Insert > Sheet Metal > Convert To Sheet Metal .
3. In the PropertyManager, under Sheet Metal Gauges, set options if you want to use a gauge table:
4. Under Sheet Metal Parameters:

How do you choose K factor?

K factor is a ratio between the distance from the neutral bend line to the inside bend radius and the material thickness. K factor uses the formula K factor = δ/T. Y factor uses the formula Y factor = K factor * (Π/2). The default value for Y factor is 0.50.

What is the value of K factor?

The K-factor comes from the ratio of the neutral radius divided by the thickness of the material on prepared charts and has a value between 0.3 and 0.5. The Y-factor looks at a similar value, but it takes the stresses inherent in the material into consideration, making it more accurate than the K-factor.