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data M´s next shows and seminars (excerpt):
October 2008: EuroBlech 2008, Hannover / Germany
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COPRA® MetalBender for AutoCAD 2009 and Inventor 2009 is now available:
Beside the technical necessary adjustments to the newest Inventor and AutoCAD versions from Autodesk, the functionality of COPRA® MetalBender TD·i was also extended.
The TD·i - Library is extended by the flexible pipe run (see picture).
Please contact us if you have any questions. We are looking forward to hearing from you.
...contact data M

COPRA® LaserCheck / MetalBender Seminar & Workshop 2007:
The sheet metal industry has been changing drastically in recent years. Computer controls have entered the sheet metal bending technology at a large extent improving accuracy and performance of sheet metal press brakes. On the occasion of the release of our new COPRA® LaserCheck TT bending angle measuring system for press brakes – especially the possibility of retrofitting existing machines – data M Engineering had organised a seminar on this topic on May 23rd at our office.
...more info (1,69 MB) or ...contact data M

COPRA® BendingOffice - Simply Bend Sheets Better:
The simplest solution is the best solution. This has been proven once again with the new BendingOffice bending system from data M. With just one CPU, the system is at least as fast as conventional bending controllers with several CPUs - but it determines the springback and the necessary overbending with each machine stroke. This is very precise and it saves material: without test arts, even with sheets of unknown quality, a precision of 0.5 degrees is achieved immediately.
...for more info, go to page 8 of our info-forum

Available at data M - CncKad - CAD/CAM that speaks your language:
data M now provides you with the CAD/CAM software solution of METALIX CAD/CAM Ltd. The CAD/CAM that speaks yours and the language of your machine:
Supports the entire design to production cycle; Jobs can be ported to a different machine and/or technology with a a few mouse clicks; Variety of Punch, Laser, Plasma and Flame machines supported; Optimal material utilization with AutoNest best fit nesting solution; Andvanced technology combines drafting and processing in the same module; Create efficient CNC programs with preasicion and ease; Interface to Autodesk products Inventor and AutoCAD.
Please contact us for further information! ...contact data M

data M Software has become Autodesk Inventor Certified Application Partner:
As of July 19, 2002, data M Software´s solution COPRA MetalBender TD·i is an Autodesk Inventor Certified Application. This gives your customers the safety of investing in an Autodesk-tested product which fulfills highest standards. CMB TD·i is 100 % integrated into the Inventor workflow and will be continually developed and upgraded by data M. Your customers get the ideal add-on solution for any sheet metal requirement not covered by the Inventor functionality. data M continues to be "preferred provider of sheet metal engineering functionality in Inventor" and has supported Autodesk in developing the sheet metal functionality offered by Inventor. ...contact data M

New application for Inventor: COPRA® MetalBender TD·i:
data M, Autodesk’s “preferred supplier for sheet metal tecnology for Inventor“ is presenting a new version of its “COPRA® MetalBender“ software with increased functionality like “Sheet Metal Lofting“ or an extensive “parts library”.
The new COPRA® MetalBender for Inventor completes data M’s range of sheet metal application programs for Autodesk’s AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop and Inventor series.
...Press Information ...contact data M

Powerful parametric and non-parametric sheet metal design and flat pattern calculation (unfolding) for Inventor, Mechanical Desktop or AutoCAD:
The COPRA® MetalBender software family

Since 1987 data M Software GmbH has been developing innovative software solutions for the sheet metal industry based on AutoCAD and Mechanical Desktop. This guarantees long-term solutions as well as continuous future software development also for individual applications.


Additional sheet metal functionality for Autodesk's Inventor®
Sheet Metal Lofting · Transitions · Sheet Metal Part Library · Flat Pattern Calculation

First a few words about data M Software GmbH and its sheet metal competence: Being the leading developers of CAD software and press brake bending sensors in the sheet metal field, Autodesk got convinced about data M's competence and knowledge in sheet metal technology. Therefore it was a logical consequence that COPRA® MetalBender technology was integrated in Autodesk´s new CAD system Inventor®. data M Software GmbH has become Autodesk's preferred provider of sheet-metal engineering functionality for Inventor®.


100% integration in the Inventor® workflow
...No additional trainings necessary

COPRA® MetalBender TD·i and COPRA® MetalBender Analyser·i are harmonizing perfectly with the sheet metal environment already coming with Inventor®. This is due to the fact that the Inventor sheet metal functionality is also based on sheet metal technology from data M Software GmbH (see screen shot "Third Party Credits"). That means: 100% integration into the Inventor® workflow. The designer does not have to "switch" between application and Inventor®, but stays within the Inventor® workflow.


Profit from our technologically competence
...increase your design productivity and manufacturing quality

There are reasons why thousands of companies have choosen data M's software products, like the praxis oriented functionality or the fact that COPRA Metalbender is easy to be used. You increase your productivity and accuracy in both - design and manufacturing. Try your own COPRA MetalBender in order to get convinded...

easy-to-use (WYSIWYG) easy-to-learn short learning period and quick productivity saving time when designing new sheet metal parts quick realisation of design modifications security of exact flat pattern calculation results increase of manufacturing capacities (WYSIWYG) simple data exchange with customers and suppliers excellent customer support	developments for special applications are possible very good price/value-ratio ongoing development of the sheet metal solutions based on Autodesk products data M is "preferred supplier for Inventor®" continuous product range from powerful flat pattern calculation to 2D, 3D design features and fully parametric functionality and special solution for transitions and ducts

Solutions from data M Software + Engineering do not only mean effective software products. We are offering engineering services and highly engineered products or development services as well. One of these examples is our laser based in-line angle measuring sensor for press brakes and folding machines - COPRA® LaserCheck - developed by data M Engineering GmbH.


Highlights of COPRA® MetalBender
very user friendly with a short learning period due to Windows "look and feel" comfortable 2D-view creation of solid models and automatic conversion into 3D solid professional flange functionality with integrated bending technology and preview for collision checks z powerful editing routines in order to handle 3D models effectivelyl generation of 2D-views from 3D solids automatic dimensioning of the flat pattern and of all selected 2D views according to selectably strategies direct calculation of flat patterns from existing sheet metal parts or parts in SAT format Standard transitions simulation model for interactive simulation of bending sequences	contours of calculated cutting lines (of sheet metal intersections) can be substituted by radii easy control and modification of the flat pattern easy and quick modification of sheet gauges (thicknesses) exact flat pattern calculation for every kind of sheet metal and every thickness company specific punching tool library can be defined material dependent spring back properties Sheet Metal Part library Sheet Metal Lofting COPRA® MetalBender is available in german, english, french, italiano, polish and spanish and chinese


Functionality of COPRA® MetalBender family
(just an excerpt of features, for a more detailed description ask for a detailed brochure or get your own copy downloaded from this web site)

Default value definition • Definition of design parameters • User-defined layer control x Create base plate • Automatic creation of rectangular base plates • Automatic creation of any contour base plates x Flexible flange design • Sharpcornered flanges • Rounded flanges • Z-flanges • Profile-flanges • Contour-flangesx Flange design includes the following setup possibilities • Flange keeps outside dimensions constant • Flange keeps inside dimensions constant • Flange ist added to the edge • Distance from the reference edges • Offset from the reference edge • Relief cuts for outside and inside flanges • Save flange parameter in a data basex Powerful design tools for sheet metal parts • Easy design of sections dimensioned by intersection points • Apparent intersections of solid edges • Apparent intersections of solid faces and -edges • Angle calculation of two faces • and more...x Automatic design of box type shapes • Automatic calculation and creation of 3D box type shapes including the correct intersections from 2D-drawingsx Automated close corner command with the features • Close corner in line • Close corner overlapping • Close corner with defined gap • Close corner with defined radiusx Powerful editing tools for 3D solids • Stretch and trim solids • Stretch-rotation of bends (cylinders) • Slice solids • Modify any contour with instant update of the 3D-model • Automatic conversion of faces into polylines 2D-drawing creation • Automatic creation of 2D drawing views • Automatic dimensioning of the flat pattern	Automatic flat pattern calculation • Definition of sheet thickness from part, from material list or user defined • Calculation of the neutral line according to DIN, material data, machine correction tables or user-defined values • One- or double-sided flat pattern • Automatic calculation of intersection curves for break-through bodies • Minimize number of points in intersection curves by changing it into arcs • Minimize number of points in intersection curves by changing it into tangential arcsx Automated modification of the flat pattern • Tool library • Round stamp • Rectangular stamp • Square stamp • Fillet relief cut • Close contour between 2 edges • Clean flat pattern automaticallyx Tool-Administration • Tool-library • Punchings and embossing • Extra relief cut for flanges • User-defined punch contours • Punch user-defined contours with integrated row-commandx Flat pattern calculation • Calculation of theoretic spring back • Automatic smoothing of the flat pattern at transitions and corners • Automatic checking of the flat pattern at transitions and cornersx Bending simulation • Create simulation model • Bending simulation by unfolding individual or all bends • Convert simulation model into 3D-modelx Manufacturing interface • DXF- interface for the bending machine Delem interface TOPS interface Cybelec interfacex Sheet Metal Lofting Sheet Metal Paret Library