Software "AutoForm-Sigma"

We have announced the newly developed software AutoForm ProgDie, specifically tailored to meet the needs of users involved in progressive die manufacturing. Progressive die manufacturers can utilize AutoForm ProgDie to efficiently design, simulate, verify, and modify multiple concepts for strip layouts, allowing them to select the optimal layout according to their requirements.

An article contributed by our company has been published in the September issue of Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun's "Kata Gijutsu." Please take a look. 【Feature】IT Tool Utilization Guide 2022 ■Latest Features and Effective Utilization Methods of AutoForm Kenta Takizawa, AutoForm Japan This article introduces the initial stage of forming considerations in the press field, which is part of AutoForm's digital solutions, the prediction of springback in molds, digital considerations for die spotting, and methods for predicting sporadic defects during mass production. 【Overview】 - Die face considerations in the early design stage of press parts - Effective prediction considerations and digital die spotting - Stability considerations for predicting mass production defects

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

An article contributed by our company has been published in the December issue of the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun's "Mold Technology." Please take a look. [Special Feature] Proceedings of the Mold Technology Workshop in Hiroshima [Lecture Title] ■ Press Forming Simulation Technology Used in Digital Manufacturing Workshops [Lecture Summary] The Hiroshima Economic Federation's Manufacturing Committee and the Hiroshima Digital Innovation Center are jointly planning and operating a digital manufacturing workshop aimed at improving local technological capabilities. From the results reported in the digital manufacturing workshop, we will introduce the robust analysis function used to analyze the causes of sudden breakage during mass production, the combination of shape modification functions and statistical methods used to examine springback suppression shapes, and methods that improved the consistency with actual materials, such as springback and material flow.