Use of One Step Forming Simulation in Early Development
Phases
Tore Holene, Isringhausen
To perform an incremental forming simulation, a substantial
amount of competence and resources is required. Many different
boundary conditions, like for instance geometry and characteristics
of the tool have to be considered in the model. In many companies,
these simulations are performed externally by tool-suppliers.
However, this means that the forming simulation can only be
done at a relatively late stage in the development process.
The earlier information about the formability of a part is
available, the easier it is to optimize the geometry of a
new part. For this reason it might be helpful to have at least
a general idea of the formability of a part at an early stage.
With the one step tool in HyperForm, a simplified forming
simulation can be done with a low amount of manpower and with
very few input parameters. The presentation shows some examples
of parts simulated with the HyperForm one step tool, and discusses
whether the tool is useful to assess the formability of new
parts at an early development stage.
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