AutoForm ProcessDesigner R13.0.0.2

Description

AutoForm-ProcessDesigner R13.0.0.2

AutoForm ProcessDesigner is a pivotal module within the AutoForm suite, focused on the early stages of die and process planning for sheet metal forming. It is used to create a feasible, robust, and cost-effective manufacturing plan for stamped parts long before detailed die design begins.

Its core value is frontloading engineering decisions—identifying and solving potential forming issues in the virtual world to save immense time and cost in the physical tryout and production phases.

 Core Capabilities & Typical Workflow

While the exact new features in build R13.0.0.2 are not specified here, the software's primary functions are well-established. Here is a breakdown of its key capabilities and how they fit into a typical user's workflow:

 
 
Workflow Stage Key Capabilities in ProcessDesigner Primary Goal / Outcome
1. Feasibility & Concept Quick forming simulations on the product CAD. Check major strains, identify critical areas, and evaluate overall manufacturability. Go/No-Go Decision: Determine if the part can be stamped with the intended material and general process.
2. Process Planning Define the number of operations (draw, trim, flanging, etc.).Auto-Design of addendum surfaces (binder, drawback). Layout multi-stage strip layouts for transfer or progressive dies. Create the Process Plan: Establish a complete, virtual manufacturing sequence that meets quality and cost targets.
3. Die Face Engineering Detailed design of the draw die face, including binder shape, drawback geometry, and sheet metal addendum. Generate the "Digital Die Face": Produce the accurate 3D geometry that will be used for detailed die design and machining.
4. Validation & Optimization Run full forming simulations on the designed process to validate formability (avoid splits, wrinkles, excessive thinning), predict springback, and calculate required press forces. Risk Reduction: Identify and fix problems virtually. Optimize the process for robustness, material usage, and cost.

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