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Previews
Die-Debugging Software
Accurate Die Design Software, Inc. Booth D45561
Accurate Die Design Software, Inc. showcases Die Debugger, a software tool included in the company’s SolidWorks-based Logopress3 die design software. According to the company, mechanical mistakes found during die assembly or in a tryout press can be detected on the computer screen during the die design stage, even before ordering material for building the die. The software has been expanded to work with any type of stamping die designed on any CAD system, as well as with slide tooling and special machines.
The company has several 5-min. how-to videos on its website that demonstrate the setup of the various motions that occur in a die. These include cam motions, cam releases, rocker forms, rotary forming and rotational eccentric motion. Each motion can be set up in minutes, thanks in part to contact-based motion that mimics what
Portable Magnetic Drill Kit
Hougen Manufacturing, Inc. Booth A3303
Hougen Manufacturing, Inc. highlights its newly released portable magnetic drill kit—the HMD2MT Fabricator’s Kit. The all-in-one offering combines the HMD2MT magnetic drill along with a tapping kit, drill chuck adapter and a 1⁄2-in. drill chuck. This enables the operator to drill holes with Hougen annular cutters; drill small through or blind holes with a drill chuck; and tap holes. In addition, optional acces- sories can be used with the drill such as taper shank drills, reamers, countersinks and more. Powered by a two-speed motor with a forward/reverse option for use
happens in the press.
www.diedesignsoftware.com
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