TopSolid Progress - CAD Software solution for punching and bending tools

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 
 
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.  
 
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
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