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In AutoForm-LineWelding, you can examine how thermal effects influence dimensional accuracy when welding joint components in a line welding process. This software supports welding lines for both flat and fillet welds. By setting the necessary processing conditions for the line welding process, such as welding output, speed, and direction, you can also calculate the impact of thermal loads on the zone affected by heat. From the changes in these thermal effects, you can investigate how they affect the dimensional accuracy of the assembly. *For more details, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for further information.*

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As a measure to reduce CO2 emissions for countering global warming, various new technologies and vehicles are being developed. Lightweighting of vehicles is expected to continue to play an important role as a long-standing ongoing challenge. While there are options for lightweighting such as full aluminum construction, particularly in Japan, further application of ultra-high-strength steel (UHSS) is progressing. However, challenges such as springback predictions have been reported, with significant issues arising from press equipment and molds deforming, making it difficult to achieve the desired shaping. This paper introduces the current state of press forming simulation related to mold deflection and the challenges for future efforts. *For detailed information, please refer to the related links. For more information, feel free to contact us.*

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At the die manufacturer, multiple strip layout proposals can be efficiently designed, simulated, verified, and modified using AutoForm ProgDie, allowing for the selection of the optimal layout according to requirements. - Design of strip layouts - Design of dies - Verification of strip designs *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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Honda Motor Co., Ltd., which was founded in 1948, is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023. At the Suzuka Plant, which is responsible for the production of mini vehicles, the company handles everything from the development of new models to mass production in a seamless manner. As part of the production technology division at the Suzuka Plant, the Mold Production Department's Mold Mass Production Technology Section introduced AutoForm products in 2020 and has been working to improve prediction accuracy. As a result, over the past three years, they have achieved various outcomes, including reduced time for bead setting and shortened time for wrinkle countermeasure planning. We spoke with the Mold Production Department's Mold Mass Production Technology Section within the Production Technology Division of the Four-Wheel Development Center about their efforts so far. *For more details, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more information.

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At Stellantis, we take pride in our quality, so there is no need for much explanation. However, to add a note, we are continuously reviewing our processes to achieve our goals regarding cost, lead time, and carbon neutrality. In terms of shape design, various initiatives are underway, including the reuse of existing parts, a strong commitment to "first-time quality," and streamlining processes. *For more details, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more information.

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We would like to introduce a case where the design and development process was significantly streamlined at India Steel Summit, a mold manufacturer based in Greater Noida, India. By conducting robustness analysis to ensure stability during engineering, we determined a strategy to achieve the desired part accuracy while ensuring reproducibility of results. Utilizing "AutoForm-Compensator," we not only corrected springback predictions but also performed draw shell operations on molds from the second process onward during engineering, avoiding issues caused by sheet lifting and pad forming. By digitizing springback prediction corrections, we were able to conduct preliminary review work during the engineering phase before adjusting the actual molds during tryouts. **Results** - The introduction of digital springback prediction corrections significantly streamlined the design and development process. - The number of tryouts was reduced from 20 to 6. - The time spent on process evaluation was shortened from several months to several weeks. *For more details on this case, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more information.*

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We would like to introduce a case where Starq Y-Tec Co., Ltd. significantly reduced the man-hours leading to the final product by utilizing "AutoForm Assembly." We verified whether the software could accurately reproduce defects and challenges that may arise in the assembly process. Additionally, actual parts were measured before running the simulation. We compared the simulation results with the actual measured values of the parts to validate the accuracy of the simulation. Measurements were taken at a total of 104 locations, with 80 locations showing a difference of less than 0.5mm, and among those, 56 locations had a difference of less than 0.3mm, demonstrating the ability to create models of very complex processes and make predictions. [Verification Details] - Can defects and challenges that may arise in the assembly process be accurately reproduced? - Actual parts were measured before running the simulation. - The simulation results were compared with the actual measured values of the parts to verify accuracy. *For more detailed information about the case, please refer to the related link. For further inquiries, feel free to contact us.*

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In recent years, reverse engineering of molds has played an important role in product development and production processes. Molds significantly impact product quality, cost, and delivery time; however, much of the manufacturing process still relies on craftsmanship, and there are various challenges in the efficiency and digitalization of mold development. For example, there may be inconsistencies between molds that have been hand-finished on-site and mold development data, or even if one wants to verify defects or improvements of existing molds on 3D digital data, there may be no data that matches the actual product. Additionally, maintaining repeat molds can require excessive labor hours. This article introduces efficient mold reverse engineering methods and application examples utilizing our solutions. *For more details, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more information.

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Founded in 1923 in Alkmaar, the BOSAL Group is a Dutch publicly traded company headquartered in Lummen, Belgium. It is a family-owned global manufacturer that deals in original quality parts for automobiles and industrial equipment, as well as aftermarket replacement parts. The company has 16 manufacturing plants, 12 distribution centers, and 7 research and development centers worldwide, employing over 2,500 people. At the research and development center in Lummen, AutoForm has been actively utilized in the process engineering and CAE departments since 2019. Additionally, the center is involved in the development and production of fully integrated exhaust systems for passenger cars and trucks. *For more details, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more information.*

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The Fourth Industrial Revolution, commonly known as Industry 4.0, aims to accelerate design and production. Digitalization, smart factories, digital twins, and AI are methods to efficiently and effectively advance the entire process chain from product design to mass production. Although the use of press forming simulation software is progressing, the trial-out phase of molds still relies heavily on manual work and is significantly dependent on the experience of the operators. *For more details, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more information.

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Uchida Co., Ltd., based in Osaka and Fukuoka, specializes in the design and manufacturing of press molds for automotive body parts centered around Toyota. Having utilized AutoForm's simulation software for many years, the company has identified challenges in its existing business processes in collaboration with AutoForm Japan, aiming for efficient mold manufacturing. In an industry characterized by rapid changes that occur once every hundred years, Uchida seeks further growth and strongly recognizes that improving the skills of each employee, particularly enhancing the technical capabilities of engineers, will advance trial-out labor and cost improvements. The company has begun initiatives aimed at realizing its "ideal state." *For more details, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more information.*

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We would like to introduce how AutoForm-ProcessDesigner for CATIA is utilized at Ogiwara Co., Ltd., a major mold manufacturer in the Kanto region. In the process of creating models using CAD, we aimed to reduce man-hours by sharing the task of creating trim blades. By integrating this software into the existing CAD procedures, we eliminated the cumbersome manual connections and blending tasks associated with the existing CAD procedures, making it possible to easily create the shapes of trim blades. As a result, we achieved a 40% reduction in man-hours. [Case Overview] ■Challenges - There were a very large number of trim blades, and a significant amount of man-hours was spent on creating shapes other than the molded parts. ■Results - We were able to reduce the man-hours for creating trim blade models by 30-40%. *For more detailed information about the case, please refer to the related links. For further inquiries, please feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case where a major parts manufacturer, which had been using "AutoForm-StampingAdviser" to confirm formability intensively in a short period of time, changed its approach to reduce the effort required for consideration and further focused on front-loading. When products that are judged to have strict formability are included, it becomes difficult to change the product shape because the timing for proposing the product shape is already delayed. As a result, the consideration department was forced to explore numerous proposals that would ensure formability. In response, we enhanced this tool, and in addition to establishing the prospect of reducing total consideration time by 50%, we were able to complete detailed examinations early, allowing for quicker integration into product shapes and feedback to clients. [Results] - Established the prospect of reducing total consideration time by 50% - Enabled early response for integration into product shapes and feedback to clients - Allowed "AutoForm-DieDesigner" to be used as a common tool between the SE consideration and detailed examination departments *Details of the case can be viewed through the related links. For more information, please feel free to contact us.

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In the simulation study conducted at high tension, where issues are often observed, we will introduce a case that focused particularly on "friction" and worked on improving accuracy. With the goal of enhancing accuracy in the process (drawing die) and reducing lead time, we conducted calculations using AutoForm with two different friction conditions and compared the results with actual panel dimensions. In simulations using constant friction, phenomena that were excessively represented were confirmed to show behavior changes closer to actual panels by using the TriboForm model. This led to a reduction in lead time due to fewer modifications needed in die manufacturing. 【Key Points in Evaluation】 ■ Setting thresholds based on an understanding of the impact of friction (tribology) on quality ■ Establishing a feasible schedule aligned with the trial dates for evaluation ■ FV settings for AutoForm simulation (FV settings: parameter settings suitable for accuracy evaluation) ■ In-depth technical discussions on friction issues and sharing of concerns *For detailed information on the case, please refer to the related links. For more details, feel free to contact us.

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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.

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This article introduces a case study that systematically addresses springback reduction by combining AF-Sigma with shape modification functions, focusing on ultra-high tensile structural members with hat cross-sections. In the latter part of this article, we discuss changes in bending angles during intermediate processing and the addition of step shapes to the upper surface of the product. Finally, we will briefly verify the feasibility of the anticipated reduction in springback amounts. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.*

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This article introduces a case study that systematically addresses springback reduction by combining AutoForm-Sigma with shape modification functions, focusing on ultra-high-strength structural members with a hat cross-section. In the first half of this article, we discuss the background and methods of the initiative, as well as the processing steps, including the initial case study on imparting and optimizing springback suppression shapes on wall surfaces. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.*

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Minami Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City), which specializes in mold design and manufacturing, faced a challenge with the panel quarter molds they handle due to the large size of the parts, resulting in long analysis times for molding simulations and insufficient evaluation until the final process. After the introduction of AutoForm, they were able to analyze up to the final process, allowing them to identify edge cracking that occurs in the final flange process. By adjusting the material flow, they were able to prevent edge cracking. This reduced losses in the work process due to rework and ultimately led to improvements in the working environment.

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Rapid Co., Ltd., located in Akaiwa City, Okayama Prefecture, primarily engages in prototype sheet metal processing and mold design and manufacturing. To address issues in their previous business processes, they utilized AutoForm's digital tools to reassess their operations. By committing to digital transformation (DX) as a company-wide initiative, they achieved significant results.

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AutoForm-BuildOptimizer can resolve issues related to assembly accuracy by running multiple simulations and determining optimal parameters. It reduces the number of trial and error attempts on-site, enabling a quick start to production and ensuring stable production. 【Key Features】 - Easily define the clamps to be shimmed and their range of motion - Teach the joining position from the sheet movement amount - Calculate all process parameters necessary for optimization - Visualize the process window to understand the robustness of the joining process

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On September 29, 2023 (Friday), we held the AutoForm User Conference "AutoForUm 2023" at Bellesalle Akihabara. We received presentations from four user companies that went beyond the scope of press forming simulation, showcasing the latest application use cases. In this report on the user conference, we would like to introduce an overview of the presentations and the atmosphere of the venue for those users who unfortunately could not attend. - Estimation of mass production cracking factors using AutoForm-Sigma: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. - Improving operational efficiency using AutoForm-Sigma – Moving away from existing examination methods from initial considerations to TRY: Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - Digital innovation in mold manufacturing – Front-loading of business processes using AutoForm: Minami Co., Ltd. - Introduction of the hood forming process utilizing hemming simulation: Toyota Motor Corporation.

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Due to the recent expansion of high-strength steel applications, simulations that take into account mold deflection are being required. By enabling the prediction of mold deflection and feeding back the deformation to the mold shape, it contributes to reducing the number of trial runs. AutoForm-ToolDeflect can be used from the early stages of process design when the final shape of the mold is not yet determined in CAD. It allows for the quick creation of initial concepts for mold design based solely on the part shape. Additionally, by analyzing various concepts, it becomes possible to select the most effective design. When utilizing AutoForm-ToolDeflect for final verification, the final mold shape data created in CAD is used. Once the mold deflection is calculated, over-crowning can be performed. This result can also be used as data for machining.

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"AutoForm-DieDesignerPlus" is a shape creation feature available through the AutoForm interface, designed to meet the needs of engineers responsible for creating CAD-quality surfaces. This software allows for the creation of high-quality CAD surfaces during the process design phase. The created surfaces can be used for accuracy prediction and correction, and can subsequently be exported for mold manufacturing. By utilizing AutoForm-DieDesignerPlus, you can significantly streamline the work during the process design phase. 【Main Features】 - Parametric die face shape modeling for press forming processes - High-quality correction of mold surfaces - A structured surface creation workflow tailored for press forming process design - Flexible and free modeling without restrictions on predetermined styles or profiles - Automatic flange unfolding for created shapes

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"AutoForm-DieDesignerPlus" is a shape creation feature available through the AutoForm interface, designed to meet the needs of engineers responsible for creating CAD-quality surfaces. This software allows for the creation of high-quality CAD surfaces during the process design phase. The created surfaces can be used for accuracy prediction and estimation correction, and can subsequently be exported for mold manufacturing. By utilizing AutoForm-DieDesignerPlus, you can significantly improve the efficiency of tasks during the process design phase. [Main Features] - Parametric modeling of die face shapes for press forming processes - High-quality estimation correction for mold surfaces - A structured surface creation workflow tailored for press forming process design - Flexible and free modeling without restrictions on specified styles or profiles - Automatic flange unfolding for created shapes

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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. utilized the robust analysis simulation software "AutoForm-Sigma" to examine the factors affecting mass production cracks in order to reduce the occurrence of panel mass production cracks at its manufacturing plants. By incorporating mass production variations into the simulation, we present a verification case that reproduced the mass production crack location with a probability of 52.9%. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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"Process Improvement in Press Die Preparation and White Body Process Applying Front Loading and Digital Twin" is an article contributed by our representative director, Wataru Suzuki. <Contents> 1. Introduction 2. Front Loading to Adapt to Change 2.1 Significance of Front Loading 2.2 Strengthening Competitiveness through Front Loading 2.3 Achieving Further Benefits with Front Loading 3. Efficiency and Challenges Associated with Digital Twin Implementation 3.1 Seamless Information Provision through Process Digital Twin 3.2 Leadership for Realizing Digital Twin 3.3 Physical Process Twin and Future Prospects 4. Conclusion *Please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We present a collection of successful case studies on the implementation of AutoForm, highlighting the optimization of processes through the use of AutoForm's assembly solutions, die spotting, time reduction via digital hemming workflows, and the importance of process robustness analysis during the engineering phase. 【Featured Cases】 ■ The Fontana Group in Italy revitalizes BiW assembly methods using AutoForm assembly solutions. ■ The reality of die spotting: A case study from the Italian mold manufacturer CF Franci. ■ Beijing Automotive's digital hemming workflow: Enhancing crash safety for closure parts and reducing on-site trials by two months. ■ Breaking away from conventional thinking with AutoForm: A customer case from a certain company in India. *If you would like to receive the case study collection, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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The international conference "NUMISHEET 2022" on sheet metal forming simulation was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from July 10 to July 14, 2022. AutoForm participated in a benchmark study to predict springback using a panel with a twist die provided by the Auto/Steel Partnership (A/SP). This further demonstrated that the software can rapidly, accurately, and consistently simulate the entire press forming process. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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The environment for automobile development is changing more significantly than ever due to societal changes such as electric vehicles and autonomous driving, leading to an increased demand for timely development of products that meet market needs and for reducing labor costs. We will introduce the digital examination method using the digital process twin recommended by AutoForm. [Contents] - Mold estimation and die spotting - Digital estimation and die spotting in AutoForm *For more details, please refer to "Catalog Download."

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We will present a collection of successful domestic and international case studies on the implementation of AutoForm, including examples of addressing mass production defects using AutoForm press forming simulation, shortening delivery times and improving quality through the introduction of CAE, and successfully promoting digital twin processes using AutoForm to reduce time and costs. 【Featured Cases】 ■ Response to mass production defects using AutoForm-Sigma at a major Tier 1 parts supplier (domestic case) ■ Gaining trust from clients through shortened delivery times and improved quality with the introduction of AutoForm (domestic case) ■ Reduction of time and costs utilizing digital die spotting (international case) ■ Mindset for successful simulation: A team leader from Renault Group advocates for a 70% reduction in man-hours (international case) ■ Hyundai's NC group successfully reduced man-hours by 50% in trim line deployment through CAE digital engineering (international case) *If you would like a collection of case studies, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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By utilizing AutoForm-TubeBend, you can quickly design and simulate the tube bending, forming, and tube end forming processes. 【Advantages】 - Rapid design and simulation of tube components - Improvement in quality and cost through verification of multiple concept proposals - Detailed examination of tube bending, forming, and tube end forming processes - Reduction in development time and cost savings in molds, materials, and production - Quick springback prediction correction for mold shapes and bending lines *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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AutoForm TubeXpert can accommodate various requirements such as complex shapes, part quality, advanced materials like high-strength steel and aluminum, and the diversification and complexity of the forming process. 【Advantages】 - Rapid mold/process design for tube parts - Improvement of quality and cost through verification of multiple concept proposals - Detailed examination of the entire forming process for tube parts - Reduction of development time and cost savings in molds, materials, and production - Enhanced process reliability to ensure robust manufacturing *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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The reduction of carbon dioxide emissions in the press forming industry has become a challenge. We will introduce the example of Volkswagen, which has worked on reducing carbon dioxide emissions by minimizing blank sizes and saving materials. [Contents] - Overview of the challenges of reducing CO2 emissions in the press forming industry - Optimized blanks - Comparison and summary of CO2 emissions during primary aluminum production between initial blanks and improved blanks *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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By correcting the springback prediction adjustment, which is usually performed in the final stage of press forming simulation, at an earlier stage, it becomes possible to carry out the process more easily and cost-effectively after mold processing. 【Contents】 - Simulation applying more accurate material information - Mesh and control parameters effective for measuring springback - Simulation of parts that replicate the production plan - Construction of a safe "green" simulation - Notes on setting up springback analysis and measurement *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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As expectations for productivity improvements through digital means grow, AutoForm is also expanding its solutions from press forming simulation to assembly production, including proposals for digital process twins and robust engineering models (REM). This document will explain the important factors in digital considerations for press parts and assembly at AutoForm, as well as provide specific operational methods. 【Contents】 ■ Definition of prediction accuracy in simulation ■ Robust engineering models (REM) and digital process twins ■ Example of Coulomb friction coefficient and TriboForm model ■ Optimization of assembly processes *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We are pleased to present the 2022 edition of successful AutoForm implementation case studies, both domestic and international, including examples of initiatives aimed at expanding the use of AutoForm for business process innovation, case studies on reducing man-hours for mold alignment work utilizing CAE, and collaborative project examples with overseas companies applying digital twins and robust engineering models (REM). 【Featured Cases】 ■ Application to ultra-high tensile springback prediction and unexpected cracking prediction during mass production ■ Improvement of prediction accuracy for forming inflow using high-order friction coefficients ■ Achieving overall optimization from process planning to mold manufacturing through the application of AutoForm-ProcessDesigner for CATIA and new prospective flow ■ Reducing assembly man-hours in the finishing process through modeling of "shape relief" using AutoForm ■ A press forming method that keeps the outer panel of Class A aluminum hoods within tolerance during the first mold trial (overseas case) ■ Suppressing springback without corrective adjustments to the hood outer (overseas case) *If you would like a copy of the case study collection, please feel free to contact us or view the PDF materials.

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The forecast correction loop runs automatically in the background. Users can specify the number of iterations and can also check the situation or display it on the screen. This allows for the efficient definition of the final mold shape and process settings, enabling the realization of part shapes that fit within the required tolerances with minimal correction loops during on-site trials. Additionally, the reliability of planning in mold development, mold manufacturing, and trials is enhanced, minimizing the risk and costs associated with having to modify molds or processes at later stages. 【Features】 - Easy evaluation and comparison of multiple forecast correction strategies - Selection of the most effective forecast correction strategy - Minimization of the risk of costly corrections at later stages in mold and manufacturing processes 【Main Functions】 - Execution of forecast correction loops in the background - Automatic control of mold surface consistency - Batch display of multiple strategies *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Introduction to the Pareto Principle introduced in press forming simulation. By understanding this principle, you can efficiently enhance the accuracy of press forming simulations. 【Contents】 1. About the Pareto Principle in forming simulation 2. Reasons to focus on setting "essential parameters" in process simulation 3. The next level of "critical parameters" for more accurate simulation considerations 4. The third group of "important parameters" handled by the AutoForm Pareto Principle model 5. Strengthening press forming simulation through the addition of robustness analysis, which is responsible for the comprehensive expansion of the accuracy index with the final level of "detailed parameters" 6. The last parameters in the accuracy indicators of simulation: tribology and contact surface pressure

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This demonstrates that simulation analysis also requires robustness, and introduces how to utilize "guidelines and standards" to achieve robust settings and operations, just as there are standards and specifications for mold design. [Contents] - Support for setting tasks - Prevention of setting omissions - Customization - Evaluation - etc. This is a contributed article to the technical information magazine "Mold Technology: IT Tool Utilization Guide" (Nikkankogyo Shimbun) September 2021 issue. *For more details, please check the "Catalog Download." Feel free to contact us as well.

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We will demonstrate, using practical examples, how considering the results of the hemming process in advance during the design of the press forming process can minimize the risk of costly redesigns by incorporating those results into the design. [Contents] - Press forming process considering hemming results - Comparison of individual part springback and subassembly springback - Results of process verification *For more details, please refer to the "Catalog Download." Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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The AutoForm software solution for Body-in-White (BiW) assembly supports the entire BiW process chain, from early feasibility to process engineering and even BiW production. 【Features】 - Evaluation and improvement of assembly processes at an early stage - Improvement of assembly accuracy through part identification and anticipated corrections - Effective corrective strategies for process improvement - Identification of assembly defects before production begins *For more details, please refer to the "Catalog Download." Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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We are pleased to present a white paper on the "AutoForm REM Package," which combines software modules for press forming, training, and consulting services to realize a digital twin of the press forming process. [Contents of the White Paper] ■ What is a Robust Engineered Model (REM)? ■ What is the AutoForm REM Package? ■ Benefits of the AutoForm REM Package ■ Seamless digitization of the entire press forming process ■ AutoForm Accuracy Indicators ■ Introduction of application examples *If you would like a copy of the white paper, please request a catalog through "Contact Us" or view it as a PDF from "PDF Download."

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AutoForm TubeXpert can meet the increasing demands for complex shapes of tube components, part quality, advanced materials such as high-strength steel and aluminum, and the diversification and complexity of the forming process. <Advantages> - Improvement in quality and cost through the verification of multiple alternative concepts - Deep understanding of the entire forming process of tube-shaped components through the evaluation of forming process windows - Reduction in development time and costs for molds, materials, and production - Enhanced process reliability enabling robust production <Key Features> - Creation of process planning data related to costs - Complete design of necessary molds and seamless process simulation of the entire forming process - Promotion of corporate standards and automatic detection of forming defects - Springback simulation after the forming process and automatic correction of molds for springback prediction adjustment - Analytical process improvement and evaluation of the robustness of manufacturing processes

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Using AutoForm-Sigma, you can achieve analysis and improvement of robustness for press-formed parts and processes. This software provides deep understanding and transparency regarding the forming process from the early engineering stages. It allows you to identify which design parameters affect the quality of the parts and to what extent, and it supports the identification of corrective actions when issues arise during trials and production. Furthermore, it can identify ineffective corrective actions as well as appropriate measures that lead to problem resolution. With this information, you can easily identify critical areas of the parts, the necessary measures to address them, and the impact of such solutions on other areas. By analyzing process performance, and particularly process capability, it becomes possible to validate the press forming process, reduce defects, and increase production efficiency. Utilizing AutoForm-Sigma enables the realization of the most efficient and stable manufacturing processes, as well as achieving quality targets. <Advantages> ■ Analytical process improvement ■ Stability and reliability of the forming process ■ Robust manufacturing processes ■ Minimization of defects in formed parts ■ Minimization of correction loops and associated costs

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"EasyBlank Cloud" is a free cloud service that can be used directly in your browser without the need to install any software. The results are displayed in the browser, but they can also be saved in IGS CAD format. Additionally, detailed reports in Excel format can be created. You can benefit from early-stage cost and manufacturability analysis, optimization of material usage, and reductions in scrap and costs. 【Features】 ■ Free ■ Directly usable in the browser ■ Results are displayed in the browser but can be saved in IGS CAD format ■ Quickly examine blank outline lines developed from CAD part shapes ■ Feasibility of products can also be examined ■ Possible to enjoy benefits such as reductions in scrap and costs *For more details, please refer to the external link page or feel free to contact us.

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