Solid Design d.o.o. is an engineering office specialized in sheet metal forming. We help our customers with method planning, simulations, process planning, progressive and transfer tool designs, drafting and other related services. Our team has more than 15 years of experience in both development and real-world manufacturing, mainly for the German automotive industry. We have designed stamping tools for all major car manufacturers: VW, Audi, Škoda, Seat, Porsche, BMW, Daimler, GM, Nissan, Toyota, etc. In our work we use programs Autoform and
Catia V5-6.
When planning the method, we determine the necessary work steps, tools and workflow according to the customer's production options. Planning is based on the number and type of presses, their respective number of strokes and the corresponding output. In addition, material utilization must be as high as possible to avoid unnecessary waste. In the case of complex parts, we check the feasibility of the planned processes by simulating them in the AutoForm program. This allows us to avoid all possible procedural errors and create spring-compensated milling surfaces. The simulation of the planned processes guarantees maximum cost and time savings throughout the product development, tool design and tool production phase.
According to the customer's press specifications, we develop production flow plans and calculate optimal AP axis positions in tools. Later, after the tool design has been completed, the kinematics are checked using the Catia DMU Kinematics Workbench to avoid possible collisions during part production.
We design progressive tools for feeders as well as transfer multi-stage tools for fully automatic gripper/suction rod production. When designing, we use our rich experience, customer project specifications and standards. We use standards from all well-known car manufacturers and tool shops: VW standards (Audi, Škoda, Porsche, Seat...), BMW, Daimler, Laepple, Magna, Voestalpine, Schweikert, Gestamp, Tower, etc. We design drawing tools, forming tools, cutting tools, progressive tools as well as tools for tailored blanks.
We provide complete 2D drawings of tools for our customers. 2D drawings include isometric views, plan views, and all part drawings. If desired, we can complete the order in the BMW Carisma or VWGRCLite environment. In case when our customer does not use a Catia software program, we can export 3D data in STP format. In addition, 2D drawings can be exported in DXF/DWG format.
Solid Design's FTP server can be used for data transfer.
As a reliable outsourcing partner, we can be a tremendous resource for your business. Having simulation and design under the same roof gives you a one stop shop solution for all your product design needs. As masters of our craft, we guarantee a fine tuned designs that ensure precision fit and function. We’ve built our reputation by helping our customers solve the most complex problems!
Tired of coordinating between three or four different departments to get your sheet metal part produced? Send us a 3D model of the desired sheet metal part and leave all CAD related engineering to us. Our versatility and our commitment to customer service, quality, and engineering expertise has contributed to our ability to remain competitive in the tool and die industry.
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