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MEDUSA4 SHEET METAL DESIGN

Simple and Powerful Integrated Sheet Metal Design

MEDUSA4 SMD is a very simple to use – yet extremely powerful – Sheet Metal Design system, fully integrated within the MEDUSA4 design automation solution.

Used by customers all over the world, from specialist truck manufacturers to architectural designers, SMD gives users maximum flexibility in the design of sheet metal parts. As an add-on for users of MEDUSA4 3D PLUS™, SMD draws on MEDUSA’s 2D drafting and 3D modelling capabilities. Starting in 2D or 3D, users can modify a flat pattern using the powerful tools provided, and then refold the model to ensure that the final solution is exactly what is required. Sheet metal features, such as flanges, tabs, corner tears and punching, can all be added in 2D, either explicitly, or as defaults.

Features and Workflow:

	Use 3D to create an ideal shell or surface model
	Unfold, in a controlled manner, a 3D model to a flat pattern
	Large radius curves, which cannot be bent as one, may be facetted under user control to produce a series of smaller angle bends
	Add further flat pattern geometry and features using 2D: Specify individual edge joints as cut, butt or flush Edges may also be extended or trimmed Edges may be internally, externally or butt flanged At internal corners where material intersects allowance can be made for: • tearing • punching Use the bend allowance system to correct the geometry Specify your own algorithm for bend allowance Automatically refold the 2D sheet to make a final 3D model and views Partial folding also possible for progression tooling Bend about inside, outside or neutral axis

Benefits:

	Speed and accuracy: Development of flat pattern from ideal model shape
	Greater freedom in design: Use inside, outside or neutral axis of material (fixed in most other systems)
	Full control: Powerful Bend Allowance tool
	Flexibility: Edit the 2D flat pattern shape in any way needed Use any steps of the process, no need to use all
	Time savings: No modelling of artificial geometry to make sheet metal work
	Visual clarity: Fold modified flat pattern back into 3D model to see final result
	Efficiency: 2D flat pattern is ready for Numerical Control (NC) software for manufacturing

Software Requirements:

	MEDUSA4 3D PLUS™ from v2.1 (requires MEDUSA4 ADVANCED™)