Insert Bends Tool Contents Creating a Sheet Metal Part Using Sharp Bends When bending sheet metal, you may want to create sharp bends instead of round bends. Creating a Sheet Metal Part Using Round Bends When bending sheet metal, you can create round bends instead of sharp bends. The Insert Bends feature also allows you to create rips. Creating Sheet Metal Parts with Conical Faces Parts with conical faces can also be made of sheet metal. Converting a Shelled Solid Body to a Sheet Metal Part It is possible to create a solid part, then convert it to sheet metal to add the bends and sheet metal features. Sheet Metal Features When you click Insert Bends on the Sheet Metal toolbar, or click Insert > Sheet Metal > Bends, two distinct stages are applied to the sheet metal part. Parent topicComparing Sheet Metal Design Methods Creating a Base Flange Design a Sheet Metal Part from the Flattened State Convert to Sheet Metal Tool Combining the Different Sheet Metal Design Methods Bend Types