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Extrusion Analysis
Setup and perform an Extrusion analysis.
Selecting the Press
Use the Press Data tool to select the press.

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Inspire Extrude Metal
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- What is Inspire Extrude Metal?
  Inspire Extrude Metal offers an analysis tool for virtual testing, validation, correction and optimization of extrusion die designs.
- FAQs
  Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions from our users.
- Extrusion Analysis
  Setup and perform an Extrusion analysis.
  - CAD Preparation Guidelines
    Typically, the starting point of analysis for Inspire Extrude is a CAD file of die assembly.
  - Create a Die
    Use these tools to create solid profile dies for metal extrusion.
  - Orienting and Positioning the Model
    Use the Orient tool to set the orientation direction for an extruded profile and correctly position the model along the Z-axis.
  - Extracting Flow Volume
    Use the Flow Volume tool to create the flow volume to analyze the deformation of the material.
  - Creating the Bearing Profile
    Specify the bearing region using the Bearing tool.
  - Setting up Bearing Reference Surfaces
    Use the BRS tool to select bearing reference surfaces.
  - Organizing the Flow Volume
    After the bearing is created, the next step is to organize the components of the flow volume.
  - Creating the Billet
    The Billet tool automatically creates and displays a billet with estimated dimensions.
  - Selecting and Fitting Materials
    Use the Materials tool to select and fit materials.
  - Selecting the Press
    Use the Press Data tool to select the press.
  - Defining VTS Data, Billet Taper, HTC, and Symmetry BC
    Use the Process Data tool to define the variable time step (VTS) data, billet taper, and heat transfer coefficient.
  - Performing Job Analysis
    Use the Analysis tool to submit the job for analysis, inspect the job status, perform post-processing and review job history.
  - Generate a Report for Steady State Profile Nose Cone Analysis
    Generate a PDF report from the results of a completed simulation.
  - Understanding and Using Bearing Lines
    The goal of this process is to classify extracted bearing lines into different groups.
  - Reorienting the Model
    Align the model to its original position in order to import optimized data back into CAD.
- Tool Deflection Analysis
  Setup and perform a Tool Deflection analysis.
- Quenching Analysis
  Setup and perform a quenching analysis.
- Reference
  Find information about material data blocks in GRF files.
- Tutorials
  Start using Inspire Extrude with our interactive tutorials.
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Selecting the Press

Use the Press Data tool to select the press.

Press selection can be done anytime during the model setup; however, it has to be complete before running the analysis.

From the Extrusion ribbon, click the Press Data tool.

The Press Database dialog is displayed.
Select the desired press.
Right-click on the selected press and select Edit to edit the press data.
Click Update to save the changes.