New SolidWorks Sheet Metal Training Books

Milford, OH, November 10, 2005 — Applied Production, Inc. announced today that it will publish a new series of self-paced training books “SolidWorks for the Sheet Metal Guy”. This series of five books will cover the basics of part creation through complex features of sheet metal design. Emphasis is on creating parts and features which maintain the design intent even when changes are made to the material thickness or bend radius. Each lesson starts by identifying the important features and dimensions, which must be held. Step by step instruction is then provided to create the part so that changes to any of these key dimensions will update the part and maintain the design integrity.

The first book, “Course 1 – Part Creation”, is scheduled to be released in November. This book shows how to create real life sheet metal parts utilizing the basic command features provided in the Sheet Metal toolbar. More importantly, it teaches you to create corner notches and overlap when and where you want it.

“Course 2 – Notches and Hole Patterns” provides in depth instruction in the creation of standard and special shape holes and cutouts. It answers the question of how you replicate a hole pattern on the part so that future changes can be made to one shape and all occurrences of that shape or pattern will update.

"We have been developing and marketing software for the sheet metal CAD/CAM industry since 1985. Our customers have always looked to us for help modeling and unfolding their parts. After hearing several customers say they wished there was a book that showed them how to do it, we felt it was time to make one," said Joe Bucalo, President of Applied Production, Inc. "We took the process and broke it into 5 key areas. Each course will cover one of these areas."

Our plan is to publish one course each month. The new self-paced training books will help to bridge the gap between solid modeling CAD and sheet metal terminology. The typical sheet metal manufacturer is not familiar with terms such as faces and extrusions. For example, a recent article in the SolidWorks newsletter makes reference to a “Heel Point” in the bends area. Sheet metal people would refer to this as the Outside Mold Line.

Currently the Applied Production, Inc website features tutorials which users may download immediately. Users also may register to receive free SolidWorks sheet metal design tips and tricks by email. (www.AppliedProduction.com/SolidWorks.htm)

About Applied Production, Inc.
Applied Production, Inc. started business in 1985 with a vision to increase the productivity of sheet metal fabricators through technology. The company is located in Milford, OH, just outside of Cincinnati, the home of many high-tech software companies. During these past 20 years, Applied Production, Inc. has led the market by introducing innovative software products to help sheet metal fabricators increase productivity and reduce costs. As a developer of sheet metal CAM software, Applied Production, Inc. has made its primary focus to develop software tools which work the way sheet metal people think. Additional company and product information is available on the company’s Web site, www.AppliedProduction.com.