Tag: Beads
Adjusting complex process variables: Drawbead shapes
In Finite Element Analysis, it is common to treat the metal restraint due to draw beads as numerical factors applied along a curve or...
Tribology, friction, and lubrication: A new dimension to metal forming simulations
In our previous post on the stamping system, several environmental variables within production sheet metal stamping are mentioned. In that post we listed variables...
The Stamping System
A recurring theme on this blog, so far, has been sources of variation in production that might not be apparent to engineers when defining,...
In the rearview mirror
Earlier this year AutoForm started this blog, “We Think In Sheet Metal”. Our goal: to communicate directly with you—the metal forming and engineering community. ...
Options for Effective Draw Bead Modelling
Do you ever think about the numerous options for draw bead modelling? When and why should we use numerical line beads?
When is it...
Tryout and Simulation results don’t match? Now what?
Significant wrinkling in draw operation? What leads to this behavior?
As a provider of software for metal forming simulation, on occasion customers will contact our...
