Four of the UK's leading exponents in the design, manufacture and use of press tools and progressive dies are joining forces to present a seminar on 'Progress Die - The Complete Process'.

Four of the UK's leading exponents in the design, manufacture and use of press tools and progressive dies are joining forces to present a seminar on 'Progress Die - The Complete Process' to be held on September 10th 2002. CAD/CAM software experts Vero International Software UK, leading punch and die manufacturer A W Precision, metal forming simulation experts Arup together with power and punch press market leader Amada United Kingdom, will be making presentations on their specific areas of expertise with a view to delegates receiving a comprehensive overview of the key elements involved in successfully designing, manufacturing and using progressive die technology. 'Each of the four companies will be giving a different perspective on the topic and providing demonstrations of their own products and capabilities,' explains Vero Group Marketing Manager Richard Mortimer.

'It promises to be an informative and comprehensive event and one not to be missed by those in the sheet metal industry,' he adds.

Through its VISI-Series CAD/CAM software solution, Vero International Software UK is the leading mould and die design and manufacturing solution.

VISI-Series is one of very few software packages that offers a dedicated progressive die solution.

Arup will be presenting the latest methods for assessing sheet metal formability.

Using CAD integrated technology, Arup has developed products that provide a detailed evaluation of proposed die designs including trimming and springback.

Established in 1972, A W Precision is one of Europe's leading manufacturers of punches and dies.

Committed to quality, service and reliability, this family owned business has the goal of being world leader in its market sector.

Amada United Kingdom Limited offers a complete range of sheet metal machinery including Turret Punch Presses, Lasers, Power Presses, Press Brakes, Automation and Robots.

With over 36,000 Power Press installations world wide, Amada is a clear leader in this field.

The seminar is taking place between 10.00am and 3.30pm at the Amada Machine Tool Plaza, Spennells Valley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1XS.

The seminar is free and includes a lunch and refreshments.