NX Progressive Die Wizard Engineering Data Base Download

NX Progressive Die Wizard Engineering Database by UGS

The NX Progressive Die Wizard Engineering Database is a knowledge-driven, configurable data backbone for the NX Progressive Die Wizard environment. Originally developed by UGS (now part of Siemens Digital Industries Software), it centralizes company standards, materials, press data, standard components, and design rules so tooling teams can automate, standardize, and accelerate progressive die design inside NX.

Key capabilities

Knowledge capture and reuse: Encodes proven design rules, defaults, and templates that drive automated strip layout, staging, clearing, and component selection.
Configurable libraries: Manages catalogs of standard components (e.g., punches, dies, strippers, guides, springs, fasteners) with parametric sizing in metric and inch units.
Materials and press data: Stores material properties, thickness ranges, bend allowances/K-factors, and press characteristics to support accurate calculations (e.g., tonnage checks) and manufacturability validation.
Rule-based automation: Applies company rules to auto-select clearances, radii, and components; updates propagate through the model when parameters change.
Standards enforcement: Controls naming conventions, attributes, layers, tolerances, drafting styles, and BOM structures for consistent deliverables.
Integrated deliverables: Feeds NX 3D models, drawings/PMI, BOMs, and CAM-ready data, reducing manual rework and errors.
Customization and openness: Editable via templates and spreadsheets/XML; supports localization and the incorporation of supplier catalogs.
PLM connectivity: Works standalone with NX and can be connected to Teamcenter for governance, version control, and enterprise-wide reuse.

Who it’s for Tooling engineers and die designers in automotive, industrial, and consumer goods stamping who need faster design cycles, consistent standards, and fewer downstream issues.

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