There are many repetitive modeling steps involved in creating a 3D die model. Nearly everything in each model is identical and must be repeated by users for every die, every day. Extrumat helps users save time by performing these steps automatically and very quickly.

Extrumat works exclusively with PTC Creo Elements/Direct Modeling CAD software.
Creo Elements/Direct is a direct modeling 3D CAD platform and is better suited for extrusion die modeling than other CAD software.

It varies depending on how many dies you model and which die types you produce.
If you want to model two dies per day, Extrumat saves you 30 minutes per die — a total time saving of 3 full working days per month.

Even users who do not know 3D modeling software can create 3D extrusion dies.
You can make changes to the die in 2D and regenerate the 3D die within seconds.
You start fresh with a 3D model without having to deal with 3D modeling functions in other CAD systems, saving significant time.

Both yes and no — it depends on the situation.
In certain cases, Extrumat can generate a 100% complete 3D die model. In such cases, the model is already finished and the user does not need to do anything further.
In some models, everything may be complete except for fillets — in which case you will need to know how to add fillets in Creo.
However, for complex models, the user will need to know how to use Creo to complete the model.

Extrumat will always generate a 3D model for you. How complete this model is depends on the definitions in the 2D drawing and the complexity of the die.
Regardless of how much Extrumat models automatically, it means you save time and avoid dealing with repetitive modeling steps.

It depends on the die complexity, but typically creating a 3–4 part die set with Extrumat takes between 5 seconds and a few minutes.
For example, a solid die can be generated in 20 seconds. A hollow (porthole) die can be completed in 2 minutes.

It is generally completed manually from where Extrumat left off.
But since Extrumat always provides you with a 3D model as a starting point, you begin with a pre-built 3D die set rather than starting from scratch.
You will not waste time repeating modeling tasks such as legs, bolt and pin holes, die set, welding chamber, and so on.

No. You can continue working in 2D without needing any 3D modeling knowledge.
You simply need to draw cleanly. (Avoid overlapping lines, open contours, etc.)
You must organize your drawing in layers.

You can use the following formats:
– AutoCAD DXF/DWG format
– Creo Drafting MI format

No. You must have a specific layer structure and some additional knowledge about the drawing requirements.
Extrumat needs to recognize contours by layer and requires some additional information to automatically generate the 3D die model. Typically, your DXF drawing will not be exactly as Extrumat requires and will need editing.

No. If you want to use Extrumat, you can create your DXF drawings in the required layer structure from the start.
In that case, no further changes will be necessary.

Companies testing Extrumat often do not create their DXF files correctly because they have not yet received training. As a result, the DXF files we receive usually do not have the correct layer structure required by Extrumat.
We have dedicated functions in Creo Drafting to check and correct 2D drawings. That is why we first load the DXF file into Creo Drafting and correct it there.

No. If you create your DXF file correctly, you can input it directly into Extrumat. If there are any issues, you can correct them in AutoCAD.
We correct them in Creo Drafting because we have our own tools for checking and fixing drawings.