Value Engineering 2: Enabling Software for Cost Projections- Axel Maurer,...
What if a Live Link Could be Established Between Part Design, Process Layout and Cost Calculation to Bring About Revolutionary Cost Engineering?In this interview...
Inside the CAM Report: Automotive OEM Market Positions and Dynamics in...
Christoph Weber AutoForm China - Software Solutions for Sheet Metal Forming in Automotive The Center of Automotive Management (CAM) released the following study on Market...
DieDesigner for a Die Designer: Thinking About a Better Way
A Die Designer's Change in Perspective on CAD vs. AutoForm in the Initial Simulation Setup
Bryan Lang has a lot of experience in the tool...
New Model Tooling at Nissan: Forming Simulation at its BEST in...
In this article we examine how the successful evaluation of Robustness and Tryout Mapping by Nissan resulted in a push to see AutoForm-Sigmaplus routinely...
NEEDED or Not? Computing Flow Conditions Inside Cooling Channels?
How Effective is CFD Technology Really? Michael Düring Interview
One of the arguments heard in the world of sheet metal forming simulation is that it’s...
Split Testing Your Parts to Reduce BIW Cost with AutoForm
Now You Can Examine Two Concepts Side By Side in One Software with Real World Cost Based on Your Own Supplier Quotes and Internal...
Finding Those Cracks with a Robustness Analysis in Pictures from Korea
How Jinmyung Precision Drastically Reduced Tryout Cost Thanks to Robustness Analyses
In this two part series Chanho Lee, Technical Manager AutoForm Korea, shares his experience in...
Dimitris Servis Talks the Digitalization of Tryout
Dr. Dimitris Servis: AutoForm Project Manager Talks the Digital Factory & Industry 4.0
Today we are well into the deployment of Industry 4.0 principles in...
Early Feasibility and Blank Size Estimates in Just Five Minutes
It’s More than Just “Flattening” the Part
In this post an AutoForm Application Engineer explains why you need to use AutoForm-Stamping-Adviser-FormCheck. A tool for early...
Value Engineering 1/3: Enter State of the Art Planning Solution- Expert...
The Future of Optimizing Cost Planning in One Big Sweep
An overview of optimizing value engineering is given in this article thanks to Axel Maurer,...
Two AutoForm Experts Interviewed on AutoForm-HemPlannerplus
In this interview, Natàlia Domínguez, Technical Product Manager, and Michael Düring, Product Manager, both from AutoForm share their insights based on their interactions and...
Cut then Formed and Hardened at the Same Time? How Asteer...
A Prime Example of Developing New Hotforming Methods
Using Simulation Tools
A unique technology named the “Smart Hot Press” or SHP has been developed by Asteer...
Examine Your Countermeasures: AutoForm Problem Solving
Combining Two AutoForm Solutions to Overcome Surface Defects
In this blog post Hisashi Takizawa, Division Manager & Technical Expert of AutoForm Japan, introduces the linked...
Lighter-Stronger- Cheaper: Three Awards Given! Asteer Japan Develops SHP Hot Press...
Ready, Set, Press! Hot Press Heating Reduced from 5 Minutes to 5 Seconds Power cost reduced by 20%, Facility area reduced by 90%
Asteer Co....
Forming and Quenching Parts in Hot Forming Simulation
The Complexities of Calculating Temperature Distribution Brought to Life – an Interview with Michael Düring AutoForm
Joining us today Michael Düring, Product Manager at AutoForm...
Virtual Tryout of Hot-Forming? YES it’s Possible: Here’s How it’s Done...
In this article we demonstrate the finalization of process conditions for a hotforming process using images from AutoForm’s unique ‘tryout-mode’ which allows for adjustments...
Developing a New Drawbead Model for Efficient Simulation
Introducing the Adaptive Equivalent Drawbead Model with Dr. Igor Burchitz, Technical Product Manager
In this article we cover a new adaptive line bead model which was...
Friction and Lubrication Modelling in Sheet Metal Forming:
Influence of lubrication amount, tool roughness and sheet coating on product quality
TriboForm has been a hot item in the world of social media. Here...
Guest Blog Invitation: Publish Your Sheet Metal Story on AutoFormingWorld as...
Now you can reach the worldwide sheet metal community by posting your content here FormingWorld invites you to feature your brand, research and success stories...
On Changing Minds in Japan on AutoForm Perception
An Anonymous Customer Story Concerning Market
Assumptions in Japan vs. Europe
In a land where AutoForm is considered an obscure tool Hisashi Takizawa, Technical Manager AutoForm...
8 Out of 9 Dies Made in Single Tryout at Whiston...
Customer Whiston Industries Shares Insights
on Using AutoForm for Large Panels
Recently Whiston Industries invited AutoForm to view their tool making plant to see our software...
A Counterintuitive Approach to Correcting Splits and Slippage on a Ford...
Why Focusing on the Problem Area with Splits is NOT Always the Right Place to Find Your Solution – Another Look at the AK...
‘One-Loop Tryout’ Achieved in Japan? You Bet! 70% Success for Tool...
With tight deadlines what else can you do, but get it done in one tryout - a Japanese Success!
Challenged with a ‘short window between...
Improvements Made TRDI-MICX Thanks to Simulation
An Overview of Tangible Results Achieved
using AutoForm Solutions
An AutoForm customer in Brazil, TRDI-MICX has been very successful in driving their company forwards thanks to...
Clearing Accuracy Issues in Japan: an Anonymous OEM Success Story in...
In this week’s blog post we publish for the first time one our anonymous success stories. An anon-success story covers all the engineering details you...
What is an Anonymous OEM Story?
An Introduction to Revealing Once Secret Projects
Sharing project results is not always easy in the world of simulation. With several customers wishing to remain...
Is it Made from GOLD?! How Can a Single Die Screw...
Interview with Alan Stimac on a Real Life Story
on the Hidden Cost of Die Screws Here we share a real story from one of our Technical...
LIGHTWEIGHTING PARTS: Inside the Auto/Steel Project for Hemming High Strength Steel
Towards Applying Thin-Gauge AHSS to Outer Panels Lightweight construction is becoming ever more important in the automotive industry. Demanding C.A.F.E standards have set in motion...
EVENT SPOTLIGHT: New Energy Vehicle forum in Shanghai – Christoph Weber...
The automotive industry, across the entire world, has reached a turning point. No matter where you produce and no matter where you sell, greenhouse...
The Importance of Material Cards for Sheet Metal Simulation
Insight Article on Successful Simulation with Material Cards
by Andrew Walker, Technical Product Manager AutoForm
If there were a holy trinity for metal forming simulation work...
