3D QuickTools is a Hong Kong-based company specializing in the development of advanced 3D die and mold design solutions integrated within the SOLIDWORKS environment. Established in 2002, the company offers a suite of products tailored to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of tool and die design processes.
Key Features and Functionality:
- 3DQuickPress: A comprehensive tool for progressive die design, facilitating tasks from blank development to strip layout and die set structure design. It includes features like automatic punch generation, die plate hole creation, and a standard component library.
- 3DQuickForm: An add-in for inverse forming simulation, enabling high-speed and accurate blank shape generation, material thickness analysis, and stress/strain distribution visualization. It supports various CAD data imports and offers a customizable material database.
- 3DQuickMold: A professional solution for plastic mold design, addressing complex mold splitting tasks and providing tools for core and cavity layout, mold base management, and cooling system design. It offers a flexible workflow and high performance for intricate mold structures.
Primary Value and User Solutions:
3D QuickTools' products are designed to streamline the tool and die design process, reducing overall design time and minimizing errors. By integrating seamlessly with SOLIDWORKS, these solutions allow users to maintain a consistent design environment without the need for data conversion or retraining. This integration enhances productivity, facilitates material usage calculations during the quotation phase, and supports the creation of complex designs with a short learning curve. Industries such as electronics, automotive parts, medical equipment, and aerospace benefit from these tools by achieving faster design cycles and improved product quality.