3DQuickPress® - Progressive Die Design Automation for SolidWorks

3DQuickPress® is a SolidWorks® add-on for progressive die design. With a 3D solid model of the part, a 3D strip can be created quickly and easily, and also be communicated clearly throughout the work group using the free SolidWorks eDrawings® viewer before further detailing of the die without time wasted.

Powerful Unfold:

Powerful Unfold, a feature recognition technology, can handle native SolidWorks® sheet metal parts for imported data, and provide a knowledge base for spring back and bend allowance. Form features can save valuable time from die designs and give them more design productivity tasks.

Strip Layout Manager:

Strip Layout Manager provides users with intuitive tools to quickly complete the strip simply by drag & drop command with instant graphical feedback.

Key functions:

Optimization Support multiple parts Notch punch design Split punch Mismatch undercuts Partial bend Insert/Delete stations Report on material utilization and center of cutting force

Die Set Design:

Die Set Design begins after finishing the strip layout. 3DQuickPress® will automatically create all punches defined in the strip design.

Key functions:

User definable databases Automatic hole creation Tools for component placement Standard components library Support compound die and transfer die

Production-Level-Templates (P-L-T):

P-L-T assists users to insert home-made components into die sets structure with minimal manual operations.

Key functions:

• Automatic punches & insert creation
• User defined punches and insert creation
• Standard parts & die sets library
• Create all openings in all plates automatically
• Automatic parts recognition to create an accurate BOM
• Sketch tools to assist in creating die
  openings and inserts