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Table of Content()
Introduction ! 1
The 3DQuickpress Software 3DQuickpress *+ 1
Intended Audience ,-"./ 1
System Requirements 0123 1
Chaper 1 "#$ 2
3DQuickPress Fundamentals 3DQuickPress 45 2
Design environment 6789 2
Data Flow :;<= 3
Design Trees 67> 4
Work Flow ?@<= 5
Chaper 2 "%$ 8
Unfold AB 8
OVERVIEW CD 8
Unfold capability ABEF 9
Data clean up :;GH 12
User Assist Recognition (UAR) -IJKLM 13
Bend allowance NOPQR 15
Alternate Work Flow ?@<= 16
Fixing unfold problems SHABTU 18
Chaper 3 "&$ 20
Strip Layout VW 20
Overview CD 20
Setup Station Layout 6X?Y 21
Edit Strip Parameters Z[\V]: 22
Design Change 67^_ 22
Create eDrawings `aeDrawings 24
Interface with FEA program -FEA =bcde 24
Design of Transfer Dies fghijk,fgjl67 24
Chapter 4 "'$ 25
Punch Design ml67 25
Overview CD 25
Punch & insert mlnop 27
Production Ready Library(PRL) qrstu 28
Chapter 5 "($ 30
Die set Design lv67 30
Die set structure lvwx 30
Die set library lvu 30
Create hole `ay 31
Hole clearance yz{ 31

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Standard component &|}+ 32
Die set drawing lv~ 32
Chapter 6 ")$ 33
Sketch Tools ?! 33
Sketch Tools ~?! 33
Chapter 7 "*$ 36
Detailing " 36
Quick Drawing #$~ 36
Chapter 8 "+$ 38
3DQuickPress for 2D users 3DQuickPress 2D -I%& 38
Background 4'() 38
Layers * 38
Blocks + 39
Assembly drawings ,- 40
BOMs }+. 41
Hole charts y/. 41
Title blocks &U+ 41
Conclusion w01 41
























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23
Introduction

The 3DquickPress Software


The 3DQuickPress software is a SolidWorks! Add-on for 3D progressive
die design. This software is used to enable progressive die designers to
use the power of 3D design.

Introducing 3DquickPress discusses some basic concepts and terminology
used throughout the 3DquickPress application. It familiarizes you with
the commonly used functions of 3DquickPress and gives you an idea of
the work flow for progressive die design using this software.


Intended Audience ,-"./


This book is for new 3DQuickPress user and it assumes that you have
basic SolidWorks! skills and experience in progressive die design.

In this book, you are introduced to the concepts and work flow of 3D
progressive die design using SolidWorks! and 3DQuickPress.

System Requirements0123


3DQuickPress Version 2 is an Add-on for SolidWorks! 2004 SP2 or
above. For the most recent information about system requirements, refer
to SolidWorks! Read This First, which is included in the box that
contains the SolidWorks! software CDs. We suggest you install 1G of
internal memory and a graphic card supporting OpenGL.




















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Chapter45
1

3DQuickPress Fundamentals45

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Unfold AB

Overview


Most CAD or Finite Element Analysis programs assume that sheet
metal should have constant thickness.
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Almost all FEA programs use the mid face and assign thickness attributes.
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we take the top and bottom faces of the metal part model in consideration
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Figure 7 Unfolded state of a sheet metal part.
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Unfold capability ABEF


3DQuickPress can handle native SolidWorks! sheet metal parts or an
imported sheet metal part. An ideal sheet metal part should have constant
thickness. 3DQuickPress is able to extract certain sheet metal features
automatically.
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For some features, which the material thickness is not even,
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Open end depression
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For some complex and forming regions the process is not as straight forward. We suggest
users to use a Finite Element Analysis application to work out the blank state.
3DQuickPress User Defined Feature is used to handle the resulting blank.
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Data clean up:;GH


Sometimes the tolerance inside the solid body is not perfect,especially for
imported data.If the user starts to unfold a metal part and the Unfold tree
is not show up properly the user must find out where the geometry error
is located by using the functions provided by SolidWorks.
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SW function: Usage:
Import Diagnosis
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Face diagnosis can convert faces back to cylindrical faces or
planar faces.This feature is activated by right-clicking
the imported body feature from SW feature
manager,and select Diagnosis.You must select each face
independently to fix.
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mathematical state you should View | Temporary Axis with
SolidWorks. If you see an axis the face is in the proper state.If
not, select the face and pick Fix Face while in Diagnosis.
Note: If you do this twice to the same face it will revert to the
non- analytical state which is not desirable.
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All metal stamping starts from a flat pattern, progressive die
design cannot be started without it. However, lots of Sheet
metal parts have erratic or complex forming features, which
cannot be covered by the program. User Assist Recognition is
used to handle all those features manually by categorizing the
region into a UAR Form, Gusset or User Defined Feature.
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face. The calculation is simply a projection.
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Figure 8 UAR Form can handle Region B. Region A has a non-planar adjacent face which can not be
handled by UAR Form.
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" Gusset can be converted with three options: During
bending, before bending, and after bending.
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" User Defined Feature is a generic tool to handle free
form features not adjacent to a planar face.
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Bend allowance NOPQR

You can choose either bend allowance or K-factor calculations to determine the flat
length of sheet stock to give the desired dimension of the bent part. 3DQuickPress
has a database to store the bend allowance. The key to searching the database for
a matching bend allowance is:
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If we cannot find the bend allowance based on above search criteria, the software
interpolates the values to calculate the bend allowance based on the thickness of
the part or bend angle falling between values in the table.
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allowance values are used:
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K-Factor is a ratio that represents the location of the neutral sheet with
respect to the thickness of the sheet metal part. Bend allowance with a
K-Factor is calculated as follows:
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We have a standard work flow in 3DQuickPress. Instead of relying on
3DQuickPress-Unfold to extract metal features and create the blank, we can
use a simple blank as the input for the strip layout design and model the
intermediate steps manually. We need to use this alternate work flow when we
encounter the following situations in the unfold process:
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Defined Features to handle the unfolding. This method is
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A very simple part
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Fixing unfold problems SHABTU
If you are not able to create a blank from the part, you cannot move to
next design stage > strip layout design. The easiest way to check unfold
problems is by using Unfold All. Then figure out the reason for the unfold
failure and finally fix it by UAR functions. The following table shows a
typical procedure to unfold a part. Unfold -- Check=Set Top &
Bottom Faces=Check=UAR=Check=UAR=Check>;
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Use Unfold All and change to
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3

Strip Layout VW

Overview CD


Strip Layout Design Tree is the key feature of 3DQuickPress. We
can manipulate the process simply by dragging and dropping or selecting
the commands from short cut menu(RMB). The strip layout in the graphic
area is a virtual strip layout for visualization and selection purposes only.
The reason for this is that our goal is to provide a progressive die design
solution which assists die designers to design the stamping process rather
than to assist them to do modeling. The instant feedback is a key benefit to
the designer!
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Setup Station Layout 6X?Y


3DQuickPress has its own constrain engine to handle the station layout.
For one out die, horizontal and vertical relations can be added to the
selected line segments.
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For 2 out die or more, parallel; perpendicular; distance relationships can
be added to the selected elements.
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Edit Strip Parameters Z[\V]:

The Edit Strip Parameter Properties Manager is like a calculator to
iterate the best strip layout parameters. It provides optimization functions
to let you fix the dimensions of the strip layout and provides feedback for
the material utilization.
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Figure 14 Optimization tools can easily set the distance between stock and part margin Was well as
minimum distance C between parts.
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After the strip layout is defined, 3DQuickPress allows the following
changes during strip layout design:
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" Remove and insert stations tinIo?Y

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These capabilities let users evaluate the processes to iterate the best
scenario for the strip layout design. Although 3DQuickPress is designed
for progressive die design, single operation dies can also be designed by
turning off the stock and treating each station as the individual die set.
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Some of the native sheet metal feature may need to be separated into
multiple stages due to physical conditions. Bends and Cutting operation
can be split up.
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Figure 15 A hole is pierced by 2 operations instead of 1 due to the weakness of the middle groove. This can
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Create eDrawings `aeDrawings


The data in 3DQuickPress strip layout is not SolidWorks! Geometry,
Export strip layout and Punch is the function to convert
3DQuickPress data to SolidWorks! data so eDrawings can be created.
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For complex parts, we suggest the user to use a FEA program to work
out the blank and intermediate steps. 3DQuickPress Insert Part and X-
Form Part are useful to handle complex parts by using the alternate
workflow as mentioned in Chapter 2 Unfold.
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3DQuickPress uses the progressive die design workflow for transfer dies.
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transformed when it is transferred from one die to another.
3DQuickPress X-Form Part function is able to translate or rotate the
part.
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Chapter 45
4

Punch Design
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Overview CD


Strip layout is only used to design the process and the output is only for
collaboration. However, modeling of punches and die inserts are the final
most useful output. 3DQuickPress produces cutting punches based on
the virtual strip layout. Other tooling components for bending and
forming are difficult to automatically create while fulfilling every users3
requirement. The role of 3DQuickPress punch design is to provide a
communication between 3DQuickPress virtual strip layout and
SolidWorks! by using Production Ready Library items.
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The die set structure, also reference to as the DSS, controls the dimension
and the spatial position of all the components.3DquickPress uses a
SolidWorks! part document DieSetStructure.sldprt to represent the
die set structure. This part will be copied and renamed to =DSS (project
name)(project number).sldprt> upon creating the punch design
assembly. The original location this is copied from depends on the die
set library you select upon starting Punch Design.
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Once the die set structure is defined, a new SolidWorks! assembly
document is created and the punch design environment is ready to use.
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All components created by 3DQuickPress are fixed and associated to
the strip layout. Any change in the strip layout will update the punches. So,
never use SolidWorks! functions to re-locate the component unless you
are intentionally doing for certain purposes like a shift of a bend line. Holes
bodies are also attached to the components to make design more
straightforward.
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Figure 19 Example of a piercing punch. Hole air volume is created automatically by extruding the offset
punch profile. The opening for Lower Die set is modified manually by 3DQuickPress Sketch Tools-
Bounding Rectangle.
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All punches and inserts have data structure attached to the part document
for creating and editing purposes.
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Production Ready Library(PRL) qrstu


Production Ready Library allows the user to customize the punch &
die according to user preferences. It eliminates the need to edit the
automatically created generic component by 3DQuickPress (version1).
This also makes the associativity between die set and component much
better. Tool Sets supported by this includes:
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Figure 20 PRL allows users to reuse data down to fully detailed drawing.
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Chapter45
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Die set Design lv67

Die set structure lvwx


The 3 sub-assemblies from punch design are inserted to the die set, which
contains corresponding components. The die set is set to the die close
position. Don3t try to create an open book representation in this
assembly as it will rebuild everything and can lead to disaster.
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3DQuickPress Die set library will create a die set from a series of pre-
defined die sets. These die sets can contain standard components. The
user can create their own libraries from the exist libraries.
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Figure 21 Plain die set that contains only die plates without any components.
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Figure 22 Die set with standard components and holes can be re-used. It saves a lot of effort.
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Create hole `ay

At the beginning the die set assembly is created, all the plates are plain.
3DQuickPress will automate the creation of hole by automating the
selection and use SolidWorks! Cavity to subtract the plates. For standard
components, holes are created by revolving or extruding. Recess can be
designed in punch design assembly.
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When creating holes for the plates, fitting clearance can be created as
with an additional solid per plate. Variables for the clearance can be set as
C1-C6 as sketch dimension names. The user can specify clearances by using
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Figure 23 Left > SC and LC are small and large clearances which can be created by the Hole Bodies. Middle > Cutting punch P and
Holes Bodies in part document. Others are Hole Bodies which are created by offsetting the punch cutting profile and cut. On the Right
> Holes are created by cavity.
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Standard component &|}+


3DQuickPress provides 2 catalogs for english and metric units from
Danly and Misumi.. Other catalogs can be derived from the existing 2
catalogs manually.
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Figure 24 Standard components can be driven by a SolidWorks Design Table and must contain a
Sketch and reference axis namely Hole and ComponentDatumAxis respectively.
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The new die set assembly subdivide the die set into 3 sub-assemblies
which allows user to create drawing view with different state
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Close state is the default configuration
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Open state can be easily created by setting the explode view properly
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Open Book state is simply done by inserting the individual UD, MD,
LD die set into drawing and no need to have a configuration inside the
die set assembly.
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Chapter45
6

Sketch Tools ?!

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3DQuickPress Sketch Tools are used to do final touch up of die plates
and eases the creations of small details. As the die plates are only 2 1/2D
models, a set of 2D tools is the most efficient way to design details like
openings, die inserts and corner clearances.
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Figure 25 Bounding box and circle are created in sketch and Extrude Cut the lower die set to create a
bigger opening for scrap clearance.
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Figure 26 Another example- Bounding box is created and edited. This sketch is used as input for
SolidWorks! Split part feature to create die insert.
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Figure 27 Rectangles or circles are created automatically at concave corners. This sketch is used to cut the
corners of those plates to have punches pass through.
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Figure 28 Wire Threading hole is created based on normal distance to the selected edge.
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Chapter45
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Detailing "

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QuickDrawing is used to create part drawings automatically if the
automatic templates method was not used.
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3DQuickPress is designed to create 3D solid models but to fully detail
drawings SolidWorks detail drafting functions and knowledge is
required. 3DQuickPress users should consult SolidWorks! user guide for
the following functions.
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Chapter45
8

3DQuickPress for 2D users
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2D and 3D approaches in progressive die design are two extremes. 2D
design aims at producing part drawing for manufacturing and assembly
drawing to let craftsman understand the design. They have dozens of
utilities to deal with blocks, layers, auto-dimensioning, wire frame editing, etc.
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3D design is straightforward since the design is in 3D solid which is a
very clear presentation of the parts. When parts are put together they
become an assembly. The whole picture of the design is easy to
understand since it is a digital virtual prototype.
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2D users use layers to manage the die set structure. In the 3D design
environment, we use parts and assemblies which is emulates the real world.
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Figure 31 Typical 2D layer. Display of a part is controlled by layers on/off
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Figure 32 A 3D die set assembly has the whole picture of the die set in 3D. By selecting the component from the graphic view, a
component can be opened.
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Blocks +

Blocks are used in 2D for standard components and to group entities
together. A typical block in 2D contains all information related to the
components with attributes. If blocks are used properly, it will automate a
lot of detailing tasks like hole tables and BOMs.
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SolidWorks! only uses blocks in drawing mode so that SolidWorks!
drawing is compatible with imported dwg. Another use of blocks that is
similar to a 2D system is to provide an easier way to insert annotations,
tables and title blocks. Instead of assigning attributes in Blocks, the file
properties in part document allow users to input attribute which can be
displayed automatically in title block, annotations and BOM.
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Assigning attributes to a part/block is to automate documentation
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Figure 33 Left - A 2D block for a Socket Head Screw Counter Bore. Attributes inside will store the part no. and size of the counter bore.
Right > A 3D Socket Head Screw, information related to it is assigned to the file properties.
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Assembly drawings in 2D are manual tasks and take a long time to prepare.
A bottom up approach is used in 2D. Part drawings are created first and
then the 2D views are grouped by blocks and inserted to the assembly
drawing which can vary in accuracy and difficult to expl ore.
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Assembly drawing in 3D is an output from the 3D assembly4its simple.
The purpose of an assembly drawing is for BOM and assembly
instruction to let shop floor people know how the components are put
together. If we design in 2D, it is quite impossible to automatically create
isometric views for a die set. Section views are also time-consuming to
construct. In SolidWorks, we can create eDrawings which is much easier to
understand. EDrawings also provide tools to measure, markup and
section. eDrawings 2005 is also able to run avi data from SolidWorks!
Animator.
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Bill of Material in 2D is created manually if no customization is done.
BOM creation can be automated by extracting block or layer
information. In any case, it is very difficult to create an accurate BOM in
2D. To create BOM automatically, programming or significant detail
preparation is required.
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In a 3D CAD system, since the assembly is already well defined, the
BOM creation is automatic. Customization is also possible by adding items
to file properties of the part documents. Changes to parts and assemblies
are also maintained in the BOMs.
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Hole charts y/.


Hole chartss are automatically created in 2D system by extracting
information from blocks. SolidWorks! extracts hole information directly
from solid model and create the hole table automatically without
programming.
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Title blocks &U+


2D uses blocks and attributes as title block info while SolidWorks! links
annotations with file properties and part properties.
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Conclusion w01


Time spent in modeling is the only obstacle for 2D users to migrate to 3D;
primarily are a beginner. Mastering part modeling is the key to success for
the migration. Surfacing is also important as parts today are complicated.
With the help of 3DQuickPress, 3D Progressive Die Design is made easier,
more accurate and productive.
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