[News Publication] Mold News, May 10, 2023 issue "Press Analysis in a Short Time" Interview with Minami Kogyo Co., Ltd.

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)

Based on practical experience in support companies and business companies, SBS Marketing Co., Ltd. provides consulting services related to marketing, sales promotion, and customer acquisition primarily in the BtoB (business-to-business) sector. On June 4, 2026, we published a page titled "Do We Tend to Set 'Forecasts' Too Optimistically? The 'Planning Fallacy'." The 'Planning Fallacy' refers to the psychological phenomenon where the time, costs, and risks required to complete tasks are "underestimated," while the benefits are "overestimated." The page explains examples of its occurrence, the factors that lead to it, and methods to overcome it. (Page Overview: Excerpts) ■ What is the 'Planning Fallacy'? ■ Examples of the 'Planning Fallacy' ■ Why does the 'Planning Fallacy' occur? ■ What are the methods to overcome the 'Planning Fallacy'? (DL content only) ▼ For more details, please visit this page. https://sbsmarketing.co.jp/blog/planning-fallacy-2026-06/

Introducing the applications we publish on our website every Wednesday. Ideal for charging power supplies! Regenerative combo power supply equipped with a mechanical relay for output ON/OFF: https://www.keisoku.co.jp/app/492/ AC/DC power supply capable of high voltage output of ±1000Vdc: https://www.keisoku.co.jp/app/493/ About the high-speed current response technology of the high-end multifunctional electronic load "Load Fast Series": https://www.keisoku.co.jp/app/494/

Our IP phone service "Rimofon" has been newly listed in the Japan Telework Association's "List of Telework-Related Tools." It is introduced as a telephone response support tool in conjunction with the carrier's FMC (Fixed-Mobile Convergence) service. The Japan Telework Association provides information related to telework, including guidelines for its implementation. It is an organization with a wealth of knowledge on telework and specific case studies. They offer the latest information to companies considering the introduction of telework and work style digital transformation (DX). https://japan-telework.or.jp/news/news_20260601/

This time, I will talk about creating device models for simulation (device modeling). [Contents] ■ What is device modeling? ■ Device modeling of high-frequency power amplifiers ■ Measurements to determine parameters