Press forming simulation software 'AutoForm'

An article contributed by our company has been published in the March issue of the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun's "Kata Gijutsu." Please take a look. 【TECHNICAL REPORT 4】 Press forming simulation technology utilized in the Digital Manufacturing School 【Abstract】 The "Digital Manufacturing School," jointly organized by the Hiroshima Economic Federation's Manufacturing Committee and the Hiroshima Industrial Promotion Organization's Hiroshima Digital Innovation Center, aims to enhance the technological capabilities of local small and medium-sized enterprises. Currently, two courses are offered: one for press forming molds and another for injection molding molds, where participants engage in practical exercises to solve their company's challenges through the use of digital tools. The digital tools employed include AutoForm (for the press forming mold course) and 3D-TIMON (for the injection molding mold course), which are easy to operate even for those who are not dedicated CAE specialists. The focus is not only on learning how to use the software but also on developing problem-solving skills. This article introduces three points from the initiatives reported in the press mold course. - Improvement of the correlation between CAE analysis and actual machines - Analysis of sudden cracking factors during mass production - Systematic consideration of springback countermeasures for product shapes