[Magazine Contribution] December Issue of Molding Technology "Molding Technology Workshop 2022 in Gifu" Conference Proceedings Published

Simulating friction and lubrication conditions in press forming! Accurately reproducing complex tribological phenomena! [Free seminar ongoing]

In press forming simulation, friction becomes a crucial key. On the other hand, to obtain more realistic and reliable simulation results, it is necessary to accurately reproduce tribological effects. However, accurately reproducing the above and incorporating it into the simulation has been challenging. As an approach to this complex area, we propose TriboForm. This software allows for the construction of friction models that correspond to real conditions by varying surface pressure, speed, strain, and temperature. Therefore, it leads to higher accuracy in simulations compared to the conventional Coulomb friction model. 【Features】 ■ Accurately reproduces complex tribological phenomena ■ Efficient simulation, visualization, and evaluation of friction and lubrication conditions ■ Easily integrates with representative simulation software ■ Improves the accuracy of press forming simulations ■ Reduces the number of costly mold modifications in trials and production, etc. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.

• Press Dies
• Other Auto Parts

Achieving a new level of simulation accuracy! Simulating friction and lubrication conditions.

TriboForm is software that can quickly simulate the coating of molds, lubrication, surface characteristics of materials, friction of new sheet materials, and ultimately the quality of products in the press forming process. By considering the effects of tribology more realistically, it enables a new level of simulation accuracy. TriboForm products enhance the AutoForm product line. 【Features】 ■ Accurate representation of complex tribological phenomena ■ Simulation, display, and evaluation of friction and lubrication conditions ■ Easy integration with representative simulation software ■ Avoid costly mold modifications during trials and production *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Press Dies
• Mold Design
• Stress Analysis

Volvo Car Corporation has adopted TriboForm for the door inner of the new Volvo XC90 to achieve its goals.

**Impact of Introducing TriboForm** By improving the prediction accuracy of strain, flow, and springback, we achieve "shortened development time," "reduced development costs," and "increased ROI (return on investment)."

• Other analyses

Fukuda Co., Ltd. has been pursuing leak detection for 60 years and is committed to advancing the future of leak testing. 【 Supporting Various Leak Tests: Air Leak Test / Gas Leak Test (Hydrogen Gas, Helium Gas) 】 We develop, manufacture, and sell leak testing equipment to inspect airtightness and sealing properties. We will propose the appropriate testers and devices for each inspection target. 【 Target Industries and Examples of Inspection Targets 】 - Automotive Industry: Engines, FC components, valves and piping, various parts - Electronic Components Industry: Smartphones, keyless switches, various small sensors - Pharmaceuticals / Food / Cosmetics Industry: Bottle containers, syringes, vials, eye drop containers, pillow packaging, PTP packaging We will propose the most suitable leak testers for each industry. 【 ISO Certification 】JIS Q 9001:2015 (ISO 9001:2015)

We will introduce the implementation results of the sensor technology developed by the Hotron Group, which has been cultivated over more than half a century, through customer case studies. In addition to automatic door sensors, we also offer a wide range of vehicle detection sensors and nursing/care sensors. Many implementation examples are also presented, so please take a look at the case study page.

Fukuda Co., Ltd., which develops, manufactures, and sells leak testing equipment to inspect airtightness and sealing performance, provides a technical document that clearly explains the methods and theories of airtight testing, titled "Technical Manual." We are offering it as a PDF file. Please take this opportunity to download and view it!

In public construction civil engineering sites, there are many instances where sheets are used as common temporary facilities, such as construction roads, access roads, heavy machinery work yards, material storage areas, and worker pathways. Traditionally, steel plates were common, but due to their weight, transportation and installation can be cumbersome. Hyper CLT sheets are civil engineering materials made from wooden CLT for civil engineering use. The 5×10 sheet weighs about 230 kg, and the 5×20 sheet weighs about 460 kg, making them lightweight and easy to transport, install, and remove, even with small machinery. They can be widely utilized for temporary roads, heavy machinery scaffolding, pathways within the site, and protection of material storage in public works. Since they are made of wood, they also contribute to environmental aspects such as reducing summer heat reflection, lowering noise, and fixing CO2. They can simultaneously address construction efficiency, safety measures, and environmental considerations, making them effective for innovative proposals in public works. Furthermore, they improve transportation efficiency and reduce labor in site operations as an alternative to steel plates. Hyper CLT sheets are registered technology with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism under NETIS "TH-250021-A." They are recommended for companies considering civil engineering, civil engineering use, and civil engineering CLT. Feel free to request materials or consult about implementation. They are temporary materials that also help improve site evaluations in public works. Please consider them.

We have released a new video on our company’s YouTube channel. The theme of this video is "The World of Amino Acid-Based Shampoos." Amino acid-based shampoos have become popular in recent years, but the lather, feel, and finish can vary greatly depending on the cleansing ingredients used. In this video, we clearly explain the changes in user experience based on the differences in cleansing ingredients by comparing two types of amino acid-based shampoos. We hope you can use this as a hint for developing original shampoos and differentiation.