On Demand Sheet Metal Forming Simulations
Choose from two on-demand service options:
SimulateComplete® - Your product design geometry (the final part design) is turned into tooling surfaces and used in simulation to engineer a successful forming process, proven in the virtual world. No knowledge of finite element analysis software required!
Pricing starts at $1,175 for a complete process design and simulation, up to max of 5x simulations total, including draw beads, if needed. Contact us for a customized quotation.
SimulateLite® - Test your tool or process design in the virtual world, before any tool steel is cut. SimulateLite® eliminates forming problems before they occur. No knowledge of finite element analysis software required!
Pricing starts at $580 for up to 3 virtual tryouts. Contact us for a customized quotation.
How it works
SimulateComplete® - Complete Process Engineering
Step 1: Provide a 3D model of the product design
The client has product design geometry (the part). The product design data is transferred to StampingSimulation engineers by choosing to Start a Job Now.
Step 2: Forming process engineered
A forming process is engineered to the client's specifications. Input and guidance may be provided by the client, or StampingSimulation can develop the entire process independently.
Step 3: Proven with simulation
The engineered process is tested with simulation and re-engineered with simulation until a feasible forming process is developed.
Step 4: Results delivered
Once a successful forming process is engineered, the requested data outputs are generated and sent to the client. For example, the client may choose to give the tooling surfaces to their tool designer (saving a significant amount of time in the design of the tool), and may wish to cut their first blank from the developed blank shape data.
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SimulateLite® - Virtual Tryout
Step 1: Provide existing 3D tool design data
The customer has a an existing tool or process design and wishes to see it simulated to check for splits wrinkles or other forming problems. The tool design data is transferred to StampingSimulation.com engineers by choosing to Start a Job Now.
Step 2: Simulation setup
Using the client's tooling data and material properties, StampingSimulation.com sets up the simulation, ready for calculation.
Step 3: Virtual tryouts performed
The simulation is calculated using the worldclass AutoForm sheet metal forming simulation software. Predicted problems are identified and then addressed by applying appropriate countermeasures. The virtual tryout process is repeated until all problems are eliminated.
Step 4: Results delivered
The results are delivered electronically to the customer or reviewed via an online meeting. Practical simulation outputs are delivered to the client for use in the real world.
Service Benefits
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On Demand Service
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At least 35% less tryouts
[Aberdeen Group, October 2006)
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Optional Service Add-ons
- Say goodbye to costly trial and error techniques
Standard Service Outputs
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Up to 3 virtual tryouts
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Complete process design or strip layout proven in Simulation (SimulateComplete® only)
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Online 3D results - view your results in your web browser
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Material Forming Limit Information
- Material Thinning Information
Optional Service Add-Ons
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Optimized tooling surfaces / die face data
(Decrease tool design time)
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Developed blank shape
(Decrease blank development time)
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Spring back analysis
(Check for springback)
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Springback compensated die face data
(Compensate for springback)
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Forming forces - calculated for each process
(Determine correct press size and optimal blank holder pressure)
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Complete progression strip design
(SImulateComplete® only - full strip layout is engineered with simulation)
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Additional virtual tryouts
(Where solution has not been found in 3 iterations)
