Data M Sheet Metal Solutions offers powerful COPRA MetalBender on AutoCAD at a budget price

Today, the design and development and unfolding of 3D sheet metal parts is already included in many 3D CAD systems. These systems are very powerful but associated with relatively high costs. In addition to the hardware and software, a qualified designer who can use such a tool efficiently is required. Data M COPRA MetalBender Standalone, which now includes AutoCAD OEM 2010 is offered as a complete package – Solver (Unfolder), the 3D Design Module and HVAC (for heating and ventilation parts) – for €2,950. The COPRA MetalBender Standalone version not only has a low purchase price, but it also enables the user to become proficient in a very short time. Even complex parts can be designed easily with the help of 'sheet metal design' adapted surfaces and the available design tools 'close corner' and 'set mitre cut', as well as the automatic generation of box geometries. The COPRA MetalBender Solver Standalone module features: calculation of neutral line to DIN standards; material properties; machine dependent correction factors; use of company-specific knowhow; calculation of over-bend angle and –radii; double sided flat pattern calculation; take 'break-through' objects into account; optimise points of intersection curves and user-defined punching tools. COPRA MetalBender 3D Standalone, which includes the unfolding module, features exact and fast flat pattern calculation including all punch holes, etc; design in 2D and automatic conversion into 3D; powerful editing tools; comfortable 2D view creation of solid models; automatic dimensioning of the flat pattern and of all selected 2D views; and optimisation of the flat pattern data for easy NC programming. COPRA MetalBender HVAC Standalone features parametric 2D and 3D unfolding library; quick modification by entering new parameters; calculation of blanks – with all intersection curves; curves represented as continuous lines or arcs and NC programming interface.