Logopress ProgSim software from AutoForm simulates progressive die forming

Logopress, part of the AutoForm Group, has launched Logopress ProgSim, a new software that enables progressive die designers working in SOLIDWORKS to simulate, modify, and validate their strip layouts. The software allows them to gain insight into the forming process and take corrective measures on the computer screen to prevent prototyping and reduce time spent in the tryout press.

The software was developed using incremental simulation technology powered by the AutoForm solver. It is customized for small to medium-sized progressive die companies that want accurate stamping simulation but cannot justify the cost of an incremental simulation software that does not have a size limitation on the parts that it can simulate.

According to the company, the new software gives rapid and accurate forming simulation of the progressive die process, including drawing, flanging, and forming operations, as well as springback. Users can predict force and identify problem areas such as wrinkles, splits, and excessive thinning that might occur during the process.

The software acts as a virtual tryout press for forming and enables die designers to validate a process before die design begins.