FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Joe Bucalo
Applied Production, Inc.
(513) 831-8800
jbucalo@AppliedProduction.com

ProFold Brings Sheet Metal Unfolding Capabilities to KeyCreator 3.0
Integrated software allows users to unfold wireframe or solid models

Milford, OH, October 7, 2004 — Applied Production, Inc. announced today the release of a new version of its ProFold sheet metal unfolding software. The new version of ProFold supports KeyCreator 3.0 CAD software from Kubotek USA. Engineers and designers use ProFold to create accurate flat pattern layouts faster and easier. ProFold is available in three different levels: ProFold Solids, ProFold Wireframe, and ProFold Lite.

ProFold Solids is the most popular. Solid models are easily unfolded with a click of the mouse. ProFold Solids stores your material and bend parameters in a database and automatically applies this data to the bends in your part. An interactive tree displays all the bends of the part, allowing you to fine-tune the parameters for each bend. The tree is color coded, letting you know if the data was found in your bend table as well as whether the bend data is valid for that bend. ProFold Wireframe, included with ProFold Solids, unfolds 3D wireframe models of sheet metal parts.

Introduced in 1985, ProFold Wireframe was the first software to unfold 3D wireframe models in a CAD system. Models may be drawn with or without material thickness. You can specify different bend parameters for every bend on the part. To save time in creating your models, ProFold Wireframe allows you to create a basic 3D model and then ProFold enhances the model by adding the material thickness geometry and creating arcs in the bend areas. Your model is then ready for the solidifying process. ProFold Wireframe creates a chart showing the bend parameters that were used to unfold the part. You may specify the K-factor, allowing ProFold to calculate the bend allowance, or you can directly enter the bend allowance to be used. ProFold Wireframe also allows you to fold a 2D wireframe part. ProFold Lite is an entry level program geared toward users whose parts are simple and have a limited number of bends.

“Since the release of KeyCreator, CADKEY users have been asking us when we were going to release a version of ProFold for KeyCreator," said Joe Bucalo, President of Applied Production, Inc. "It's here! ProFold for KeyCreator satisfies the need of many CADKEY users who work with sheet metal parts."

For companies who work with sheet metal parts, ProFold is completely integrated into the CAD system. ProFold enhances the sheet metal capabilities of KeyCreator, complementing the geometry-based approach to design. ProFold simplifies the unfolding process, quickly developing the correct flat pattern while remaining within the design file. By using the information already in a sheet metal model, errors are quickly eliminated; saving valuable time and helping manufacturers meet tight production deadlines. The numerous powerful features of ProFold described above are also available in versions for CADKEY and AutoCAD.