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: visi progress

expertise in progressive die design VISI Progress is dedicated software for the design of Progressive Dies and Press Tools. Industry specific functionality provides a more productive and efficient design experience. Helping the designer with intelligent decisions will reduce the potential for error and greatly improve manufacturing productivity.

Extensive range of CAD interfaces Extensive range of CAD interfaces. VISI can work directly with Parasolid, IGES, CATIA v4 & v5, Pro-E, UG, STEP, Solid Works, Solid Edge, ACIS, DXF, DWG, STL and VDA files. The extensive range of translators ensures that users can work with data from almost any supplier. The ability to skip corrupt records during the import process provides a platform from where the most inconsistent data can be managed. Very large files can be handled with ease and companies working with complex designs will benefit from the ease with which their customer’s CAD data can be manipulated. . Powerful unfolding tools VISI Progress can unfold both surface and solid models using a powerful geometry based unfolding algorithm. The developed blank is based on a neutral fibre model calculated by choosing one of the standard offset ratios or using an automatic neutral axis formula. Step by Step unfolding allows the designer to plan each forming stage by dynamically adjusting bend angles. It is possible to incorporate parametric features such as ribs and bosses that can be activated or deactivated as required at forming stage. Flexible editing allows the removal or addition of extra stages providing the user with complete freedom for unfolding experimentation. o sin g one of the standar d a tios or usi ng an automatic a xis formula. Ste p b y Ste p ng allows the desi g ner to pla n True hybrid modelling r min g sta g e by dynamically VISI provides a dynamic structure from where it is possible to work with either solid, surface, wireframe or a combination of all three without any restrictions. Solid modelling has become a fundamental cornerstone of design but is often limited to prismatic or basic geometry. Solid modelling commands include boolean technology such as unite, subtract, extrude, revolve, sweep, cavity, intersect and hollow. Surfacing technology however provides a different set to tools and techniques for more organic, free-form geometry creation. Surface modelling functions include ruled, lofted, drive, sweep, n-sided patch, drape, tangent, draft, revolved and piped surfaces. These modelling commands combined with advanced surface editing make it easy to heal imported geometry or construct the most complex 3D data g bend an g les. It is possible p orate p arametric features s ri bs a nd b os se s th at c an b e d or deactivated as re q uired at sta g e. Flexible editin g allo ws oval or addition of extra sta g es ng the user with complete m for unfoldin g m entation .