Category Archives: Blog
By Tim Bliesner
October 14, 2021
While sheet metal forming simulation is a standard feature of AutoForm, users have been asking for the ability to simulate forged and coining…
By Admin
December 12, 2020
What is a Stamping Die? Without reference to any official definition (in our own words!) a stamping die is a hard tool, usually…
By Admin
November 7, 2020
The key to rapid sheet metal prototyping is simulation. Any sheet metal prototype that is not a simple bent or folded part, will…
By Admin
November 1, 2020
During the forming process, springback occurs in every sheet metal part, even the most simple parts. In determining the magnitude and severity of…
By Admin
September 10, 2020
Deep drawing (in the context of sheet metal forming) is the process by which a flat sheet of steel is transformed into a…
By Admin
August 11, 2020
Sheet metal forming involves applying force to a piece of metal to change its geometry, instead of removing any material. Among the more…
By Admin
June 11, 2020
Drawbeads help in achieving an optimal forming process. It controls the material flow and minimizes cracks and wrinkles in metal forming. They utilize…
By Admin
May 7, 2020
What Is Oil Canning? Oil canning, a common inherent trait of flat sheet material, is a moderately visible deformation. This is can usually…
By Admin
April 3, 2020
In this article, you will have a better understanding of the concept of the forming limit diagram and why this concept is important…
By Admin
February 4, 2020
We will continue this topic on the Cybertruck, by investigating additional statements made about the Tesla Cybertruck and forming stainless steel. It has…