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[Customer Case] Achieving "One Shot" in Prototype Mold Production for Small Lots and Diverse Products

Achieved "one-shot trial" in about 70% of the total! Realized an average reduction of 4 days in construction time and a decrease in man-hours.

We would like to introduce a case study on the implementation of "AutoForm-Compensator" for correcting mold shapes based on the calculation results of springback. At Saitama Body Co., Ltd., which specializes in prototype production and parts manufacturing for four-wheeled and two-wheeled vehicles, the correction of anticipated springback has become a challenge in the production of molds for prototypes using high-strength steel sheets ranging from 590MPa to 1200MPa, which have been on the rise in recent years. Currently, after modeling in CAD, the correction for anticipated springback is incorporated into the mold model, which is modified and created based on simulation analysis results, all executed within AutoForm's simulation to reduce labor hours. [Case Overview] - The increase in high-strength and ultra-high-strength steel sheets has made the correction of anticipated springback a challenge. - The speed of correction is crucial for small-lot, diverse prototype molding. - A significant reduction in lead time and labor hours has been achieved with "one-shot trials" in about 70% of the presses. - Satisfaction with analysis speed, with expectations for further improvement in analysis accuracy. *For more detailed information about the case, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more details.

• Company：オートフォームジャパン
• Price：Other

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• Other CAD related software

INtime software EtherCAT master 'RSI-ECAT'

INtime is software for EtherCAT master. No special expansion board is required. It uses the standard LAN port of the PC.

(1) RSI-ECAT is EtherCAT master software for INtime. (2) There is no need to add special hardware as you can use the standard network card (NIC) of the PC motherboard as is. (3) The application development environment uses Microsoft Visual Studio. The development language is C/C++. (4) By using an easy-to-use dedicated API, you can easily create EtherCAT applications. (5) EtherCAT slave devices are available from various vendors.

• Company：マイクロネット
• Price：Other

• Embedded Board Computers

Press molding and mold deformation weakly coupled analysis ASU/ISTR

This is an introduction to press forming simulation that takes into account mold deflection using "ASU/ISTR" and "ASU/P-form."

In the current press forming simulation, the mold is treated as a rigid body, and deflection is not taken into account. However, during actual press processing, especially when forming high-strength steel plates, a very large load is applied, resulting in mold deflection. This causes changes in the clearance between the upper and lower molds, leading to variations in contact and surface pressure on the workpiece depending on the location. Additionally, the amount of deflection varies based on the structure of the mold. To reproduce the phenomena of actual press processing in press forming simulation, an analysis that considers mold deflection is necessary. We will introduce a case of forming simulation that takes mold deflection into account using the open-source structural analysis software FrontISTR for mold deformation and our solver ASU/P-form for weakly coupled analysis. ASU/ISTR is a general-purpose pre- and post-processing software developed by our company that is compatible with FrontISTR. By utilizing the deflection weakly coupled setting function of ASU/ISTR, we can quickly incorporate the analysis results from ASU/P-form and automatically set the conditions. Furthermore, it allows for easy analysis setup and execution on a Windows PC. FrontISTR excels in parallel computing, and there are no licensing costs even when using a PC with a high number of cores.

• Company：先端力学シミュレーション研究所
• Price：Other

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3DCAD software 'Creo' *Past seminar materials are being provided.

Adopting a model-based approach utilizing AI technology. Enables centralized management of the process from design to manufacturing.

"Creo" is a 3D CAD software that supports rapid product development through a model-based approach utilizing topology optimization technology powered by two types of AI and modeling and detailed design techniques based on the results. It can integrate with a variety of software data, allowing for the management of data centered around 3D models, including requirements, NC programs, manufacturing process plans, mold design, quality inspection, technical illustrations, assembly instructions, and analysis results. This resolves the challenges of siloed data and enables centralized management. [Features] - Supports reduction in design man-hours and costs, as well as product weight reduction through design and analysis utilizing AI technology. - Proven track record of contributing to weight reduction of 15-20% adopted by generator manufacturers. - Enables collaboration of digital threads centered around 3D data. *For more details, please refer to the explanatory materials available for download in the catalog. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

• Company：PTC ジャパン
• Price：Other

Parallels RAS

Using Windows RDP communication! Supports remote operation using various devices.

"Parallels RAS" is middleware software that enables enterprises and organizations to maintain high security while promoting digital transformation (DX) through the construction of virtual desktops (virtual applications). It supports remote access not only to virtual infrastructure but also to physical machine environments. It allows for system construction at a low cost with a minimal management component configuration. With virtual desktops (virtual applications), it can easily respond to changes in business delivery methods and business expansion or contraction, while also enabling the implementation of robust security measures. 【Features】 ■ Provides added value to Microsoft RDSH or VDI solutions ■ Uses Microsoft RDP protocol for remote operation ■ Encryption feature for remote operation communication (TLS 1.3 encryption) ■ Support for multi-factor authentication (RADIUS, Google Auth, Microsoft Auth, etc.) ■ Support for various hypervisors (Hyper-V, vSphere, Nutanix) *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Company：コーレル
• Price：Other

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