You can design press tools by combining
PowerShape wireframe, surface and solid modelling techniques and specific
Toolmaker functionality:
- Orient the part using
workplane alignment options.
- Model the complex die and punch using surface modelling techniques:
- Make modifications to existing addendum surfaces using
trim region editing and
surface limiting tools. Results from formability simulation software will help you identify the changes you need to make.
- Use additional press-specific functionality to reduce the time take to design press tools. This functionality includes:
- Use
solid modelling and
assembly modelling to add standard components such as pillars and posts to complete the press die tool.