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AutoForm's software solutions provide a comprehensive platform for the design, evaluation, and improvement of the press forming process. Incorporating all key factors of comprehensive digital process planning, it offers support across the entire process chain of press forming, enabling users to make informed decisions. Applicable to the development of press-formed parts, process planning, cost validation, and mold development, including process design, trial runs, and mass production. 【Features】 ■ Practical use in daily operations ■ Improved processing capacity for design tasks ■ Support for users to make informed decisions ■ Evaluation from the perspectives of functionality, quality, lead time, and cost 【Solutions】 ■ Product Development - Design of manufacturable press-formed parts ■ Process Planning/Cost Validation - Efficient process and cost planning ■ Mold Development - Rapid creation of mold concepts and final process validation ■ Trial Runs/Mass Production - Support for efficient trial runs and robust mass production For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

This solution is designed for engineers evaluating formability, planners of process planning, and mold manufacturers to quickly create die face designs for the entire press forming process. ■ Features ○ It combines automatic functions for 3D mold design with user-friendliness. ○ Designers can easily modify not only intermediate processes but also the final part shapes. ○ When modifications are made, all processes and the mold shapes for trial-out simulations are automatically and instantly updated. ○ After process optimization, the resulting die face can be used directly. ■ Benefits ○ Creation of concept die faces ○ Evaluation of multiple process concept alternatives through direct integration with process simulations ○ Deep understanding and verification of the entire process design For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.

"AutoForm" is a press forming simulation software that minimizes rework in the manufacturing process. It has a fast calculation speed, and operation is as simple as following the guidance and using the default settings. This allows for better parts to be brought to market in a shorter time and at a lower cost. - There is an increasing number of difficult-to-form materials such as high-strength steel and complex-shaped parts. - There is a desire to shorten production preparation time. - There is a lot of variability in overseas production. Are you facing challenges in the increasingly difficult development of automotive press-formed parts? [Recommended for those who] - Want to operate easily - Want to increase calculation speed - Want to quickly identify the causes of variability and solve them efficiently On this page, you can download a collection of case studies that include examples such as the "utilization by Peugeot-Citroën," which has aimed to shorten lead times and development periods within a limited timeframe, and reduce costs for trials and production. *If you would like technical materials or domestic case studies, please contact us using the button below.

Walker Tool & Die, which manufactures steel and aluminum products, has released a case study video showcasing their use of AutoForm. They have utilized AutoForm for many years to verify the press forming process and material usage, achieving high-precision estimates. They place great importance on overwhelming calculation speed and the accuracy of the results. Currently, the case study video from Walker Tool & Die is available for viewing.

Currently, hydroforming technology is once again gaining attention, particularly in Europe and the United States. An article titled "The Renaissance of Hydroforming" was even published on a German industry information site. Here, Werner Teufel from AutoForm Engineering will introduce the latest applications of hydroforming in Europe and the United States, as well as explain the new features added to AutoForm Hydro 2014. [Contents] - Rapid design and simulation of tube hydroforming - Hydroforming of high-strength steel engine mounts – preforming and finished parts For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

Our company provides software solutions for the mold creation and sheet metal forming industry. We enhance the reliability of process design and reduce the number and time of mold tryouts, ensuring the design of high-quality parts and molds. Our solutions fully integrate advanced specialized functions into a single system based on practical experience, industry know-how, and expertise in press forming, analyzing, scrutinizing, and optimizing each stage of the process chain. We offer solutions for the entire press forming process, ranging from standalone modules for small and medium-sized enterprises to fully integrated multi-module systems for large corporations. [Department Introduction] ■ Parts Development ■ Process Design / Cost Verification ■ Mold Development ■ Tryout / Mass Production *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

Our company conducts "component development," which simulates functionality, processability, and material selection in the early stages of development. By using our component development solutions, we can verify formability in the initial stages of component development, reducing the need for design changes in the costly final stages. AutoForm's software provides data useful for product development, such as simulations of collisions and vibrations. With a comprehensive software equipped with CAD system interfaces, it allows for easy verification of processability and efficient surface generation, thereby reducing development costs. 【Features】 ■ Direct import of CAD shapes and rich editing functions ■ Usable with incomplete or partial CAD data ■ Evaluation of formability and blank estimation for component shapes in the early stages of development ■ Rapid creation of process design and mold surface shapes ■ Ability to map simulation results to CAE tools for collision analysis and more *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.*

"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.

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.*

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.*

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.