..from the Stamping Journal

If you did not see it, our very own Guy Goodmonson had one of his articles published in the Stamping Journal. Guy says:

Simulation can't change the physics of metal forming. It isn't magic, it's science. But what it does allow, is for tooling personnel, manufacturing engineers and even product designers to discuss and try out alternatives without taking up valuable time in the press room.

Guy goes on talk about how Simulation software still needs an experienced engineer driving it in order to get effective results. If you are a subscriber of the Stamping Journal, you can read Guy's article here.

Guy's article goes hand in hand with another that was also published in the Stamping Journal by Art Hedrick.

It's a good insight in to how in fact, Simulation is indeed always perfect, but the material properties that clients provide/enter are not always accurate - and that is where the problems can start. Here is what Art says:

The simulation is perfect: Based on the data entered in to the computer and the mathematical data that the computer is using, the results will be accurate. COmputers don't make mistakes.

The problem is insufficient data. Very simply, the computer is not perfectly replicating what might actually be happening in the die and press.

If you are a subscriber of the Stamping Journal, you can read this highly recommended article here.