Autodesk New Inventor 2016 On Sheet Metal Design May 2026

: When converting a standard solid part or imported non-native geometry into a sheet metal part, Inventor 2016 can now automatically detect the material thickness, eliminating a manual setup step.

: The software calculates material stretching during the unfolding process. For the most accurate manufacturing, it is recommended to design to finished dimensions and let Inventor's K-factor or Bend Allowance calculate the flat pattern. Autodesk NEW Inventor 2016 on sheet metal design

: For the first time, users could create multiple independent sheet metal bodies within a single part file. This allows for a top-down design approach where complex assemblies can be laid out in one file before being separated into individual components. : When converting a standard solid part or