LogoPress is a specialized 3D CAD software suite developed for the tool and die industry, particularly for designing progressive dies, fineblank dies, and transfer dies. It integrates seamlessly as an add-in for SOLIDWORKS, leveraging its full capabilities to automate and streamline die design workflows. The “2023” refers to the version compatible with SOLIDWORKS 2023 (specifically up to SP5), which is widely used for sheet metal forming, flattening complex parts, strip layout optimization, and forming simulations.
Since its inception in 1989, LogoPress has focused exclusively on die design and related tools, earning SOLIDWORKS Gold Partner certification. It’s now part of AutoForm, enhancing its simulation capabilities with the AutoForm solver technology.
Key Features of LogoPress (2023 Edition)
LogoPress 2023 builds on SOLIDWORKS 2023’s environment to provide mature, industry-tailored tools. Here’s a breakdown of its core modules:
| Module | Description | Key Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| DieDesign | Automates die construction, including punch generation, tool structure definition, and standard component libraries (e.g., automatic hole creation). Supports progressive, fineblank, and transfer dies. | Reduces design time by 50-70%; eliminates mechanical debugging with kinematic simulation and interference detection. |
| DieDesign PREMIUM | Extends DieDesign with advanced “Partial Unforming Tools” for complex automotive parts (e.g., brackets). Includes DIE DEBUGGER™ for motion simulation. | Handles intricate geometries; ideal for high-precision industries like heavy trucking. |
| StripLayout | Creates fast strip layouts for quoting and estimation. Includes nesting, round draw calculations, and force/perimeter data for WEDM. | Optimizes material usage; provides accurate quoting data (e.g., cutting/forming forces). |
| Flatten | Advanced blank prediction and unbending for complex 3D shapes. Uses algorithms to handle draw stations and material properties. | Quickly flattens parts that are difficult in standard SOLIDWORKS; generates configurations for each draw stage. |
| ProgSim (Add-on) | Forming simulation powered by AutoForm solver. Analyzes thinning, wrinkling, splitting, and springback during early design. | Identifies issues pre-production; cost-effective for small-to-medium die shops without full-scale simulation software. |
