thermal models. This feature allows for the calculation of thermal loading in the heat-affected zone by specifying parameters like power input and welding speed. Key advancements include: Real Part Mapping
While specific requirements vary by model size, a typical workstation for AutoForm R11 requires:
Meshing used to be the "waiting game" of simulation. AutoForm R11 introduces an Adaptive AI mesh algorithm. autoform r11
is a major release in the engineering software landscape, specifically tailored for the automotive, aerospace, and sheet metal industries. Developed by AutoForm Engineering GmbH, this version builds upon previous iterations to provide a more robust, accurate, and user-friendly environment for simulating sheet metal forming processes.
: Compare simulation data (thickness distribution, strain) with physical validation experiments. thermal models
: By accounting for complex physical phenomena like thermal effects and tool deflection, R11 provides a more consistent alignment with reality.
Interface screenshot of AutoForm R11 showing a color-coded thinning plot on an automotive door panel with the new Sigma Solver dashboard. AutoForm R11 introduces an Adaptive AI mesh algorithm
: R11 supports the realistic modeling of multiple parts, including part separation and multiple blanks manufactured on the same press. This helps optimize cushion forces and part positioning within the press.
Traditional sheet metal forming simulations treat cold forming as an isothermal process, assuming tool temperatures remain completely constant. However, consecutive stamping strokes generate significant friction-induced heat, altering tool-and-blank tribology and causing unexpected part failures.