Optimizing a Die Prototype

Process Description

From the first die CAD model to final dies certified for production, sheet metal panels and dies are scanned and inspected to analyze deviations and make corrections.

Markets

Automotive and Aerospace industries 

Unique PolyWorks Benefits

• Constrainable feature-based and best-fit alignment
• Quick point-to-surface error measurement and customizable color maps
• Full support of surface and solid sheet metal models
• Intuitive sheet metal feature fitting
• Automatic fillet inspection
• Customizable flush & gap gauges

Globally visualizing part deformation helps in analyzing specific stamping processes and in solving spring-back and assembly problems, resulting in dramatic reduction in die development time and cost.