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Software for Rapid Die Face Generation
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► Easy and rapid generation of die faces,
including part modifications
► Rapid evaluation of multiple, alternative
process concepts
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► Easy generation of parameterized geometric
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die face models
► Considerable reduction of development time
during process engineering
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► Immediate tryout simulations with automatic
updating of tools (in combination with
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AutoForm-DieDesigner®
Features & Benefits
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Multiple, Alternative, Rapidly Created Die Face Designs
AutoForm-DieDesigner enables feasibility and process engineers as well as tool makers to rapidly create alternative die
face designs for the complete sheet metal forming process. The selected die face design is used to automatically generate
the tools required for tryout simulations with AutoForm-FormingSolver. This is then followed by a results evaluation with
AutoForm-Explorer.
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AutoForm-DieDesigner is predominantly used in the
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process engineering phase to rapidly generate die faces.
The clear and logical structure of this software enables
users to work step-by-step, from the import of CAD part
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With AutoForm-DieDesigner, the user gains an in-depth 25
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Addendum profile templates:
all subsequent forming and trimming steps. -75
The addendum is created based
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on specially adapted profiles.
Precise geometry modelling in AutoForm-DieDesigner is -125 Flange areas can be developed
achieved through morphing technology. By modifying on the addendum surface.
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wall angles, unfolding part areas and performing in-plane
modification of part details while keeping the regions
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AutoForm-DieDesigner is based on a fully associatively
outside of the morphing untouched, the user can easily
linked model of the entire die layout, which allows the
evaluate the best tooling concept and optimize the
user to easily modify intermediate operations as well as
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the final part geometry. When such modifications are
made, the tooling geometries of all operations and the
input for tryout simulations are automatically and
instantly updated. As soon as an optimal die face design
is determined, surfaces can be exported and processed
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further through, for example, AutoForm-
ProcessDesignerforCATIA.
Since tooling of the entire forming process is easily and
consistently defined, AutoForm-DieDesigner significantly
improves tool quality and reduces development time in
Precise geometry
modelling the early phases of process engineering.
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Brazil São Bernardo do Campo +55 11 4122 6777
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Korea Seoul +82 2 6332 1150
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are trademarks or registered trademarks of AutoForm Engineering GmbH. Third party trademarks, trade names, product names and
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various patents and patent applications that are listed on its website [Link]. Software and specifications may be subject
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