Dutton Simulation have been appointed as distributors for the sheet metal method planning toolkit for CATIA from Actas. The two modules for CATIA V5 (TDA and MPA) provide integrated tool and die analysis and geometrical assistance to greatly speed up the method planning and die design process, with tools to:
compute and analyse draw direction and undercut
compute and analyse trim angles and directions
analyse punch direction and convert from part to tool axes
define die size
mapping of complex contours
trim line development for complex sheet metal parts
surface modification for springback compensation
Visit the Dutton Simulation Ltd website for more information on CATIA Add-on Applications for Sheet Metal from Actas