Tag: Tooling
Generic CAD or Dedicated Surfacing tools for Die Face design
Fifteen years ago, AutoForm introduced a novel idea to the sheet metal stamping industry: AutoForm-DieDesigner, a sheet metal simulation integrated-draw die-face development product. With...
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...
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...
Stamping Cost Estimation is Like Trying to See the Future
Estimating stamping piece costs is a challenge for nearly everybody in the sheet metal value stream. To bring sheet metal product to market, you...
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. ...
Progressive die developed blank and trim line development
One of the most time-consuming and difficult-to-predict aspects of die build and tryout for progressive dies is the development and validation of the blanking...
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...
Success Story: Fontana Pietro
In the January issue of MetalForming Magazine, Italian tool designer and developer Fontana Pietro shares how they have successfully standardized their process for building...
