Sheet Metal K Factor (What is it and How to Measure it) Solidworks

Here I show the principle of the k factor in sheet metal design.
This is one of the lessons of my Course about Solidworks Solid, Sheet metal and Weldments modeling. Hit the link below to see more :)
www.udemy.com/course/learn-so...
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[@pragathiramesh6854]

One of the best explanations provided

[@cadcaetutorial2039]

So perfect sir

[@md.shahinurrahman747]

The higher value of k-factor physically indicates the hard material, because the neutral axis distance is far away from the middle. And for soft material the neutral axis is close to inner surface of metal regardless of same thickness is considered for two type metraial and same bend angle.

[@agstechnicalsupport]

A nice instructive video on using Sheet Metal K-Factor and other alternatives in Solidworks design. I enjoyed watching. Thank you !

[@fazliddinkuvvatov4941]

Mashallah! Rahmat for this useful video. Now I understand easily

[@cadcam3dp330]

You are the best ❤ keep going

[@mohammadzgoul90]

Many thanks for your comment bro :)

[@samarsekharreddy]

Very good sir

[@MohamedAhmed-xi8bf]

شكرا

[@Edaloy27]

Youd did not provide leg lengths of the angle so it is hard to cross check, I drew a 2"x2" angle on ACAD, .074 thickness and got a K-factor of .121, so my stretch out would be 4.121 inches?

[@jfslim25]

Hello. Why would one want to change the neutral axis position instead of being dead center on the thickness? has it got something to do with bending angle and radius? Thank for the video, very easily explained :)

[@mohammadzgoul90]

Hey :)
The reason why is that if you measure the total length of a sheet before and after bending, they won't be the same. That is the result of the tension and the compression that the sheet wetness during the process of bending. That is why the concept of the k-factor was introduced. basically it is a relation between the neutral axis and the thickness which can be used to approximate the length of the sheet after bending :)
There are many factors control this process, the angle, material,the process,etc.
So using the k-factor helps us prediction the length of a sheet after pending.
Many thanks for your nice comment :)

[@jfslim25]

@@mohammadzgoul90 so the 2 values are supposed to match?

[@cjoy36]

Neutral Axis = Bend Radius + 1/2 * Material Thickness

[@rexnemo]

@@cjoy36 Not quite . The K factor has to be allowed for and this alters depending upon the material .