Monthly Archives: August 2015

AutoForm Forming R10

While sheet metal forming simulation is a standard feature of AutoForm, users have been asking for the ability to simulate forged and coining…
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Sheet Metal Stamping Dies

A Simple Sheet Metal Stamping Dies Guide

What is a Stamping Die? Without reference to any official definition (in our own words!) a stamping die is a hard tool, usually…
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prototype created from stamping simulation

The Key to Rapid Sheet Metal Prototyping

The key to rapid sheet metal prototyping is simulation. Any sheet metal prototype that is not a simple bent or folded part, will…
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Springback

What is Springback in Forming Simulations and How to Identify It

During the forming process, springback occurs in every sheet metal part, even the most simple parts. In determining the magnitude and severity of…
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