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Software Solutions Along the
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AutoForm's software solutions streamline sheet metal forming by providing a wide range of powerful features for digital

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the sheet metal forming process chain. As a result, the forming process design can be assessed in terms of function,
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quality, lead time and cost related criteria. Connecting and weighting up these decision drivers allow engineers to focus
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order to achieve a better process design. AutoForm's software solutions are used in sheet metal part development,
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improvement of the sheet metal forming processes. These software solutions are designed for everyday
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Features

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} Blank size estimation and coil utilization of developed,

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} Precise simulation of deep drawing, trimming, restriking,
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} Determination of noise and variability of process parameters
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} Material cost estimation for draw, crashform or progressive } Semi-automatic results evaluation including formability, process
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} Push-button piece costs based on unique part geometry, } Accurate springback simulation and fully integrated
material estimation, tool cost and production line cost springback compensation } Easy and rapid definition of appropriate corrective measures

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Benefits

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} Rapid creation and evaluation of product changes for their } Increased reliability of cost estimates – measurements are } Comprehensive in-depth understanding and validation of the } More stable and efficient manufacturing processes
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} Minimized number of correction cycles and related costs in
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} Estimation of efficient material utilization without additional } Consistent cost structure driven by identified product details } Rapid verification of multiple alternative concepts for quality
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