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Quantifiably Faster & More Accurate—But How Much Faster? Reviewing Numisheet Results!
The Numisheet conference is one of the most important global conferences on numerical simulation and analysis of 3D sheet metal forming processes. This year,...
Hands-On AutoForm Training for Toolmakers in México: Experience & Takeaways
Eager young students entering the stamping industry are always looking for a head start, while stamping professionals want to remain relevant by consistently improving...
Starq Y-Tec Proves Accurate Prediction of Body-in-White Assembly Process to Skip Physical Tryout Loops
Introduction
Prior to the current case study, the accuracy of AutoForm’s stamping and assembly software was confirmed in a joint study with Italy’s Fontana group....
How to Improve a Manager’s Review of the Sheet Metal Simulation
Introduction
Recently, the AutoForm US office received an interesting customer request. The company wanted AutoForm to provide a simulation crash course for their managers. Managers typically...
Carbon Emissions in Focus: Hot or Cold Stamping?
The pressing need to reduce CO2 emissions has been one of the most highly discussed topics worldwide in recent years. In the manufacturing industry,...
Run Your Compensation Loops: Looking at the “AutoComp” Feature
Compensation inside of AutoForm has been a powerful tool for many years. This tool has enabled users to cut down on re-cuts of tools...
Achieving Smart Engineering Using Software Systems Engineering
For those who missed this online event, you can now see the webinar video! Please note: this video will only be available to the public...
50% Scrap Rate Damaged Tube Parts: Robustness Analysis Too Late!
Losing the Customer is the Hardest of All Lessons Recently, we were called in to consult on a tube part that our customer had been...
Stamping Company Cuts Their Tryout Time by One Third: India Steel Summit Case Study
Introduction
The following case study comes to us from toolmaker Indian Steel Summit (ISS) based in Greater Noida, India. They are renowned across the country...
Tension-Compression Testing of Sheet Metal Alloys for the Calibration of Springback Prediction Models
One of the main technical challenges faced in the design and development of stamping dies and manufacturing is the complex springback response of sheet...
Nissan Motors: Material Flow Prediction Using Advanced Friction Coefficient
1. Introduction Press forming tasks have been increasingly difficult in recent years due to advanced automobile designs and the use of high-strength materials for weight...
Reduced Man-Hour Case from YE-AN Applying AutoForm New “Die Spotting” Feature
Case study of reduced man-hour using AutoForm R10's new function 'Die Spotting' Yean has been making great efforts to build a Digital Process Twin in...
What Does a BIW Launch Leader Do?
Before start sharing some insights about the BIW Launch Leader role, I would like to get you on the same page about what in...
Rubbish in Rubbish out! Solving the data dilemma by Tata Steel expert Georgina Treherne
"Rubbish in rubbish out!" This phrase originated in the 1970’s when computers were first used in Universities, today it can be associated with forming...
How Hu Chungang from Beijing’s BYD Die and Mould Rescues a Wheel Housing Inner...
BYD Die and Mould in Beijing is BYD group’s internal competence center for stamping tools, producing high quality tools for BYD Motors and external...
Hemming Process Simulation for BiW Assembly
For those who missed this online event, you can now see the webinar video! Please note: this video will only be available to the public...
Robustness in Stampings Production: the Role of Mechanical Properties for Sheet Metal Forming –...
Introduction
When it comes to quality, it is normal to think about the final result of the production process, that is, characteristics related to the...
Integrating Smart Engineering and Digital Quality Management
Expanding QM capability by using smart engineering results For those who missed this online event, you can now see the webinar video! Please note: this video...
Beijing Benz Automobile on Optimizing the Forming of a Trunk Lid Inner Panel
The manufacturing process of a trunk lid inner panel is very sensitive to fluctuation of temperature and material properties. The result is frequent wrinkling...
Using Real Part Data for Crash Simulation: Improving the Status Quo
AutoForm’s plan to revolutionize crash simulation accuracy in the automotive sector
Introduction
Crash simulation refers to the use of computer software to evaluate a vehicle's crashworthiness....
The Importance of Software and Data Architecture for Supporting Consistent Systems Engineering in Stamping...
Why does the engineering framework need a standardized structure aligned with design and engineering processes? Have you heard a sentiment to the effect of, “The...
Industry 4.0 Applied to Stamping, Tooling and BiW Products: A Reality to be Achieved?
FFor some time, we have observed the use of the term "Industry 4.0" for all things related to the employment of AI (artificial intelligence),...
The Decisive Push: Hot Tube Forming Takes Off at SZHF: Salzgitter Hydroforming
Introduction
Salzgitter Hydroforming (SZHF) is one of the global market leaders for hydroformed components, e.g. for chassis, car-body or exhaust and heat treatment applications. The headquarters...
How Progressive Die Shop YJ Cut 50% Engineering Time to Deliver 100% Quality Parts...
Manufacturing sheet metal parts using progressive dies instead of traditional dies has the potential to cut part costs significantly. In developed markets, 30-40% of...
The Next Step in Digital Development for Assembly Quality
For years, AutoForm has been recognized as an industry standard for virtually every automotive OEM and leading tooling and stamping suppliers worldwide. Our software...
Part Optimization at Faurecia Clean Mobility: The Key Success Factor for Smooth Production
Marc Bellencontre from Faurecia Clean Mobility tells us how simulation helps in his day-to-day expert work to ensure part designs are healthy and production...
Accuracy Footprint Applied at SEOYON Top Metal Co Korea
Seoyon-Top-Metal Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer of press die tools for domestic and global car makers including HKMC, Daimler, BMW, VW, and GM....
Kanagata Reduces Seven Tryout Loops to One through Seamless Dataflow
Seamless dataflow brings optimally compensated surface quality and dimension into the steel Delivering panels with high dimension and surface quality within ever shorter lead times...
Shimming and Teaching: Assembly Compensation: Fast Approaches for the Body-In-White Planning Department!
It is easy to believe that if we have two or more parts in tolerance and we assemble these parts, the final assembly must...
Leveraging Robustness Analysis: How Much am I Leaving on the Table?
“Yeah, yeah, I know, robustness analysis is a helpful tool. BUT I have this hot job and can’t afford the engineering time.” We hear...
