Tag: production variation
Springback Compensation in Hydroformed closed section parts
For the continued growth of tube-hydroforming, better methods for creating and validating springback compensation are essential. Upcoming vehicle programs forecast increasing use of Advanced...
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...
Stamping System: Blank Shape, Size, and Location
The blank is one of the first parameters defined in a stamping simulation; it’s mechanical properties, shape, and location in the tool. However, many...
Lubrication values for simulation
We are pleased that the SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers) Stamping and Dies Technical Group and Metal Forming Simulation Technical Group will host a...
Success Story: Godrej Tooling implements robust compensation
Springback of sheet metal stamped parts is a challenge faced by tooling suppliers and their customers; parts produced in stamping dies require significant effort...
Robust springback compensation success at Shanghai Volkswagen
Springback compensation is one of the key challenges in the field of die face engineering. We have mentioned the challenges with compensating springback several...
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. ...
High, low, multi-pressure sequence hydroforming? Which process fits?
When a closed section part is designed for manufacture, part shape, material grade, and wall thickness are often driven by the proposed hydroforming technology....
Virtual Tryout or Process Engineering?
In simulation, there is ongoing effort to prove who can claim to be the best at “virtual tryout.” Product brochures and websites promote software...
Why is springback worse for HSS and AHSS?
It seems that you cannot have a discussion about High Strength Steel (HSS) and Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS) without springback shortly becoming the...
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...
