Autoform is an intuitive, practical software solution for diemaking and sheet metal forming. Further information on sheet metal forming simulation at autoform. Our experienced design staff can assist with reverse engineering on parts for projects. Sessions feature, emerging, evolving and maturing technologies and. Autoform tubexpert is an easytouse and highly intuitive software solution for rapid tool design and simulation of tube bending, forming and hydroforming processes. January 2015, cover of stamping journal by kate bachman, editor. Of all the advancements in stamping over the last 20 years, the. We would like to share some ideas that could help you design a part that optimizes all the features that the metal stamping. Based out of dorr, michigan im currently a one man operation working out of my home. Generate process models for each station of the press line, and determine which areas of the part should be formed, flanged, and trimmed.
Drawing, flanging, forming and trimming operations and springback evaluation are new among the capabilities of the tool introduced and demonstrated by sheet metal forming software tool leader autoform engineering gmbh at fabtech 2017. Technologies additive manufacturing bending cnc punching coil and sheet handling cutting finishing indie operations lubrication management materials other processes pressroom automation quality control safety sensingelectronicsiot software stamping presses tooling training welding and joining. If a punch can be shimmed to the point at which it interferes with other tooling, then you need to put maximum shimming instructions on the component print. Metal forming simulation leads to the highest quality in part and tool design as well as maximum reliability in production.
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