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sheetmetal tooling software

bongdu

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Hi guys,



I'm researching on which is the best software for sheetmetal tooling
designing for us. I'm currently using Pro/E now and I know there are other
softwares out there being developed specializing in sheetmetal alone.



It would be a great help to get initial feedback from you.



Thanks.



Bong
 
I'm not sure exactly what type of sheetmetal tooling you are designing but PTC has a couple of solutions that arenice depending on your application;


1. Pro/NC-Sheetmetal Option: This allows you to create, verify, and post-process toolpaths for turret punch presses and contouring laser/flame machines; among other things.


2. Progressive Die Extension (PDX): Automates the design of sheetmetal progressive die tooling.


Its nice to have an integrated tool design software within Pro/E.
 
Thanks Jfausch.



I understand both Pro/E capabilities you mentioned but I'm actually
trying to venture on some other software which might have a relative
advantage to Pro/E especially on tooling for form and deep-drawn dies.
I'm a bit out-of-date now but last time I checked (about 3 years ago..
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), trial and error + good tooling experience (of course) was still the way to go with this.



Anyway, should anyone knows any software related to this, it'll be very much appreciated.



Thanks again.



Bong
 

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