Progress CAD Software solution for punching and bending tools
Designing complete cutting tools in 3D
An efficient CAD solution for cutting and/or sweeping tools should allow strip design by simply inserting and designing stations, and at the same time ensuring complete part associativity. This should be compatible with a powerful CAD/CAM solution like TopSolid. The CAD solution should also be capable of dealing with free-form shapes, in addition to working with mechanics and machining without interrupting the digital process chain. Furthermore, the software needs to provide industry-specific components and processes. TopSolid’Progress meets all these requirements and is therefore the flagship CAD solution for designing cutting tools in 3D.
Key Features
- Quick retrieval of digital data in 3D
- Simulation of unfolding operations, bends and cuts
- Rapid generation of strip images
- Comprehensive library of frames and standard components
- Calculation of punches and dies with tolerances and clearances
- Simulation of tool kinematics
- Creation of drawings and BOMs for tool makers
- Automatic generation of all geometries
Data retrieval
- IGES, DXF, Catia, STEP, SAT, Parasolid
- Integrated surface and volume modeler
Recognition of sheet metal parts
- Cleaning of data
- Reliable reconstruction of sheet metal part geometry
- Identification of folds
Part unfolding
- Calculation of deformations
- Taking bend allowances into account
Creation of strips
- Associativity of strips and parts
- Strips for multiple parts
- Simple insertion and/or suppression of stations
Standard and advanced parts library
- Global supplier catalog (Europe, Japan, USA)
Component and process library
- Columns, springs, screws, punches, dies, etc.
- Machining processes (quality, clearances, schedule, ...)
- Easily add customized components
- Design with open and closed tools
Control via tool levels
- Automatic classification of components and parts (mold plates, columns, screws, springs, etc.)
- Immediate activation and deactivation of levels
Creation of drawings
- Dimensions for tool makers, via references
Parts lists
- Parts list references and classification for cutting tool makers
CAD/CAM integration
- TopSolid CAD solution with integrated kinematics
- TopSolid'Electrode CAD solution for electrode design
- CAM solutions with TopSolid'Cam (milling) and TopSolid'Wire (wire EDM)
- GOelan CAM solution
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