HACOSOFT Assembly
Advanced 3D insight for complex bends
HACObend Pro 3D extends the capabilities of HACObend Pro 2D with a fully integrated 3D CAD environment and advanced geometric processing algorithms. The software directly imports native 3D CAD files in STEP and IGES formats, automatically extracting bend lines through intelligent feature recognition. This eliminates manual redrawing and ensures geometric accuracy throughout the programming process. The integrated 3D visualization engine provides real-time simulation of complete bending sequences including tool movements, part manipulation, and final assembly verification.
Programming with HACOBEND Pro allows you to:
Production benefits
Complex parts with multiple bends can be programmed efficiently without specialized CAD expertise. Design validation occurs during the programming phase, identifying potential manufacturing issues before production begins. Tooling requirements are automatically calculated and optimized to minimize setup changes. The system supports design for manufacturability analysis, suggesting alternative bend sequences or tooling configurations to improve production efficiency.
Core capabilities
Automatic bend line detection analyzes imported 3D geometry to identify bending features, determine bend angles, and calculate inner radii. The system recognizes complex geometries including offset bends, hemming operations, acute angle bends, and z-bends. Advanced unfolding algorithms compute accurate flat patterns accounting for material properties, grain direction, and multiple bend interactions. The 3D collision detection system performs exhaustive analysis throughout the entire bending sequence, checking tool clearance, workpiece interference, and backgauge positioning in real-time.