| Feature | SolidWorks 2023 Native | Logopress for SolidWorks 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Single part unfolding | Yes | Yes (with FLD analysis) | | Progressive strip layout | Manual (sketch based) | Automatic (parametric, 20+ stations) | | Die component library | Basic (Toolbox) | 10,000+ (Misumi, Dayton, custom) | | Simulated strip feeding | No | Yes (kinematic + gravity) | | Nesting optimization | No (requires CAMWorks) | Yes (integrated part-in-part) | | Cost calculation | Manual tables | Automatic (material + tooling cost) |
While SolidWorks has a native "Sheet Metal" module, it struggles with parts that have undergone multiple forming operations (like drawn parts). Logopress Unfolder for 2023 introduces a "Hybrid Mesh" solver. This allows you to unfold parts that have been significantly stretched or compressed—common in deep drawing. The resulting flat pattern comes with a overlay, indicating where splitting or wrinkling might occur during manufacture.
: A specialized document detailing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for flattening complex 3D parts to determine theoretical blanks, accessible through the SOLIDWORKS Partner Product Logopress ProgSim Documentation : Provides technical details on the ProgSim add-on
| Feature | SolidWorks 2023 Native | Logopress for SolidWorks 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Single part unfolding | Yes | Yes (with FLD analysis) | | Progressive strip layout | Manual (sketch based) | Automatic (parametric, 20+ stations) | | Die component library | Basic (Toolbox) | 10,000+ (Misumi, Dayton, custom) | | Simulated strip feeding | No | Yes (kinematic + gravity) | | Nesting optimization | No (requires CAMWorks) | Yes (integrated part-in-part) | | Cost calculation | Manual tables | Automatic (material + tooling cost) |
While SolidWorks has a native "Sheet Metal" module, it struggles with parts that have undergone multiple forming operations (like drawn parts). Logopress Unfolder for 2023 introduces a "Hybrid Mesh" solver. This allows you to unfold parts that have been significantly stretched or compressed—common in deep drawing. The resulting flat pattern comes with a overlay, indicating where splitting or wrinkling might occur during manufacture. logopress for solidworks 2023
: A specialized document detailing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for flattening complex 3D parts to determine theoretical blanks, accessible through the SOLIDWORKS Partner Product Logopress ProgSim Documentation : Provides technical details on the ProgSim add-on | Feature | SolidWorks 2023 Native | Logopress