Abstract: In order to meet the requirements of training students’ engineering software application ability in the course of curriculum design of “Machinery Design Foundation”, to enable students to master the specific application process of engineering software in practical engineering design, and to improve the ability of students’ mechanical design and analysis, a 100 kN six-bar press is designed by using engineering software, such as Solidworks, ADAMS and Ansys. Firstly, the size parameters of the press mechanism is designed, and the structural design of the press mechanism is carried out by Solidworks. Secondly, the solid model of press mechanism is introduced into ADAMS for kinematics simulation and dynamics simulation. In view of the above, the driving motor, the two-grade reducing transmission and the frame of the press are designed. Finally, the finite element simulation of frame, crankshaft and other important parts of the press is carried out to check the strength, so as to meet the requirements of its operation and safety.