Formability Simulation

Utilizing technology developed and used by automotives largest OEMs for the
last 20 years, DYNAFORMis mature, easy to use and accurate. Formability
simulation is nowconsidered a best practice throughout the stamping industry.
With todays extremely fast and cost-effective computers the technology is now
more available than ever.
Increased Confidence in Design
Formability simulation allows the designer to evaluate die designs that would be extremely
costly to develop as hard tooling. This allows designers to experiment with alternative, cheaper
designs; stations can be removed in a progressive or transfer die, alternate materials can be
tried, blanks trimmed. For inexperienced designers, DYNAFORMcatches potential design flaws
before they hit the floor. For more experienced designers, DYNAFORMallows the freedomto
try riskier, more complicated parts and unconventional designs that would take months to
develop in a press.
Drawbeads
Drawbeads in the QuickSetup interface are quickly drawn as line
data and defined as a percentage of total lock force . Lock force is
automatically calculated based on the tensile strength and thick-
ness of the material.
The meshing
tools in VPG/PrePost
deliver a high quality mesh
without spending valuable
time on CAD surface repair.
DFE (Die Face Engineering)
Utilizing a series of automated, surfaced-based
tools such as reverse trimming functions, tipping,
and binder and addendum generators, the DFE
module guides the user from part design to die
design within the DYNAFORM interface.
Gravity Load
Draw Die
Crash Form
Inverted Draw (Single Action)
Toggle Draw (Double Action)
Four Piece Draw (Double Action)
Springback
Springback Compensation
Hydroforming
Hemming and Flanging
Multiple Stage Tooling
Direct CAD Interface
In addition to I GES translation, DYNAFORMhas a direct CADinterface
to support the most popular CADpackages. The interface uses the
native graphic library to import and export geometry data.
Process Guidance
Model setup is nowfaster and easier than ever before. At the heart of the process guidance ap-
proach is the QuickSetup interface. After meshing the model surfaces, the user selects the type of
simulation and the quick setup interface graphically guides the user through the automated setup.
Each component of the model is graphically represented and its definition is color coded so the user
knows what has been defined (green) and what remains to be defined (red). After selecting the
model components (die, binder, drawbeads, blank), all travel curves and mating components are
automatically generated and can be previewed in motion. Submission for analysis is done directly
fromthe Quick Setup menu.
Cost Reduction- Larger Margins
Quicker development cycles mean leaner production.
DYNAFORMallows both. Not only does it predict costly
mistakes before they hit the floor, DYNAFORMfrees up
valuable resources such as press time, personnel, and
materials.
CAD Surface Based
All geometry created with the DFE module includes
surfaces which are exportable for tooling reference.
Surfaces generated are NURB quality.
Automated
Automated tipping, reverse trimming, drawdepth,
filleting, and unflanging functions minimize the work
required to design the die fromthe part geometry.
Binder and addendumtools are included to complete the
geometry.
Binder and Addendum
The advanced addendum generator creates a series of profiles based on the
size, depth, and material of the part between the binder and the die cavity.
The profiles are then surfaced and meshed to create a complete addendum
for forming. Profiles can be edited using an interactive graphic interface or
by PO line morphing. Binders are generated based on part geometry and can be edited
and morphed based on user input to meet design criteria.
Automesh Progressive dies Wrinkling Thinning Maps Blank Size Estimation Forming Limit Diagram Circle Grid Analysis
Rapid Die Development Cycle
By predicting design and formability problems
before tooling takes place, try-out time has never
been shorter. A fewhours spent in simulation can
save hundreds of hours on the floor.
Drawbead Design Hydroforming Binder and Addendum
Generation
STAMPING SIMULATION FROM PART TO FINISH
DYNAFORM drastically reduces the tryout time and costs associated with the
tooling design and development cycle. It aids in tooling design while predict-
ing the formability of sheet metal products for cracking, wrinkling, thinning,
skidmark, and springback effects that occur during the stamping process.
Specifically designed for efficiency, DYNAFORM is easy to use and contains
numerous automated functions to easily solve the most complex forming prob-
lems. DYNAFORM is a full-feature, full-function software package with a com-
plete CAD interface capable of importing, preprocessing, analyzing, and post-
processing any geometry. Available for PC, LINUX and UNIX, DYNAFORM
couples affordable software with todays high-end, low-cost hardware for a
complete and affordable metal forming solution.
DYNAFORM is organized into three major modules
Formability Simulation Module (FS)
Die Face Engineering Module (DFE)
Die Structure Analysis Module (DSA)
Modules can be licensed separately
Appl i c at i ons:
Draw Die Simulation
Progressive Die Simulation
Transfer Die Simulation
Binder Wrap Simulation
Trim-line evaluation
Blanking
Drawbead Design
Binder Development
Addendum Design
Die Design
Tonnage Prediction
Springback
Material Evaluation
Hydroforming
EngineeringTechnologyAssociates, Inc.
1133 E. Maple Rd.
Troy, Michigan USA
PH: 248.729.3010
With hundreds of thousands of stamping simulations run, DYNAFORMs
stamping simulation (SS) module is the most accurate die analysis
solution available today. Able to predict forming problems such as
cracking, wrinkling, thinning, springback, etc. before tooling takes
place.
Die design tools for part design feasibility study; the Die Face
Engineering (DFE) module delivers die designs fromonly part
geometry within the DYNAFORMinterface.
DYNAFORMs Die Structure Analysis (DSA) module predicts die struc-
tural intregrity using fatigue analysis. The durability of the die can be
analyzed and an overall lifetime predicted for a quantity of parts.
DFE
FORMABI LI TY
DSA
Benef i t s:
Reduces Cost:
Avoid costly design flaws
Reduce scrap
Reduces Development Time:
Tryout time
Re-tooling
Improves Quality:
Simulation analysis provides greater confi-
dence in die design
Eliminates mariginal or flawed tooling
LS-DYNA is the unique dual solver analysis engine of DYNAFORM.
Integrated in the DYNAFORMinterface, LS-DYNA is capable of im-
plicit and explicit solutions for a complete forming analysis.
LS-DYNA
STAMPING SIMULATION FROM PART TO FINISH STAMPING SIMULATION FROM PART TO FINISH
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