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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.

With AutoForm-HemPlanner, you can easily define and optimize the hemming process. The software allows you to identify potential issues that may occur during the process, such as flange cracking, wrinkling, material overlap at corners, and material entrapment. By combining AutoForm-HemPlanner with AutoForm-Solverplus, you can achieve an efficient process planning solution for hemming. For more details, please contact us.

By using this solution, the hemming process can be easily defined, allowing for efficient optimization of the process. The hemming process significantly affects the appearance and quality of the product, making its precision very important. With the introduction of "AutoForm-HemPlanner," it is possible to identify potential issues that may arise during the process. With the introduction of "AutoForm-HemPlanner," 【Expected Effects】 - Efficient planning of the hemming process that meets quality and cost requirements. - Feasibility studies in the early stages and final verification, as well as appropriate selection of methods and tools for hemming. - Efficient implementation of mold design and process planning. - Rapid identification of hemming issues such as cracks, wrinkles, or material entrapment. - Prediction of springback after full assembly post-hemming. 《For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.》

"AutoForm-ProcessDesigner for CATIA" is software that combines the expertise of press forming with the efficient design capabilities of CATIA V5. It standardizes process design at the corporate level, significantly reducing the time required to create CAD-quality die faces. With "AutoForm-ProcessDesigner for CATIA," you can create die layouts (including deep drawing and all processes after the second stage) while working within the CATIA environment. This software is designed to meet the needs of process designers. It consolidates various sketches and structural elements used in CATIA V5 into several very powerful features, enabling easy and rapid design of die faces. The comprehensive data structure simplifies the use of new features and improves collaboration between departments as well as between manufacturers and suppliers. The high-quality surfaces produced are characterized by a significant reduction in the number of control elements and appropriate continuity. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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.

At Ford Germany, simulations are conducted for all production parts. The objectives are: ● Cost reduction ● High robustness in production ● Shortening of development time To achieve these, AutoForm has been introduced across the entire process chain of the pressing and forming process. ● Cost reduction ⇒ Attempting to reduce time even in the prototype stage of molds, aiming for cost reduction ⇒ Utilizing AutoForm to optimally use blanks and strip materials ⇒ Considering the reduction of the number of processes ● High robustness in production ⇒ Implementing shape correction based on reliable calculations from AutoForm-Sigma ⇒ Changes in various conditions, such as differences in material properties, do not affect reliability ● Shortening of development time ⇒ Adopting AutoForm, which has a fast calculation speed from the early stages of product development to mass production, allows for the manufacturing of high-quality parts while shortening development time.

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 offers an accurate and user-friendly 'Process Design / Cost Verification' solution that supports all aspects of process planning related to the production of press-formed parts. Through automatic feature detection, we accelerate the calculation process and the determination of production sequences. This allows for the systematic identification of manufacturing processes optimized for cost, while ensuring cost transparency and reproducibility of cost calculation results. With this solution, it is possible to determine the production sequence, evaluate the formability of parts, decide on the minimum blank and related material costs, and also determine the mold development costs based on the selected production sequence. 【Features】 ■ No need for complicated spreadsheet software ■ Automatic detection of part shape features and automatic assignment to appropriate manufacturing processes ■ Intelligent mold cost calculation engine ■ Customization features for hourly rates, mold materials, inventory part costs, etc. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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.