ESI PAM-DIEMAKER for CATIA V5 2018.5 (released on 28 of May, 2018) is a die face design workbench integrated in the CATIA V5 environment, offering fast and easy-to-use tools and workflows supporting the various phases in the die face design lifecycle.

Highlights of the release :

• When exporting a trimming operation to simulation, side to keep is now forwarded to PAM-STAMP.
• Undercut analysis has been enhanced to now analyze even the undercut of forming tools on cams.
• 3 more new features available out of DIEMAKER workflow (no "part/mode/tipping definition" required) :

1. DM External: Any external surface can now be retrimmed to fill some holes or smoothen the boundary of a geometry.
2. DM Blend 2 sides: User can now in very few clicks create a blend surface between 2 portions of boundary.
3. DM Blend 3 sides: User can now in very few clicks create a blend surface between 3 portions of boundary.

Please view the Release Notes for more details.

ESI PAM-DIEMAKER for CATIA V5 2018.5.1 – PATCH (released on 22 of Aug, 2018)
This patch fixes a bug on scrap size calculation. It is recommended to install it on top of V2018.5.

Please refer to the Addendum to release notes for more information.