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      </table><br><p class="para_topic"><b class="uiTerm">Bead</b> constructs a bead feature on a sheet metal part. Beads are often used to stiffen sheet metal parts. You can specify the shape of the bead cross section and the type of end condition treatment you want. For example, you can specify whether the bead shape is circular, U-shaped, or V-shaped. You can also specify whether the ends of the bead are formed, lanced, or punched. Beads can't be flattened. 
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