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
- Strip Layout Manager
- Die Set Design
- Production-Level-Templates (P-L-T)
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
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