AutoForm-ProcessPlanner
Software for Effective Process Planning
AutoForm-ProcessPlanner enables engineers to rapidly define process alternatives and evaluate the viability of those processes. As a result, engineers can define a process plan which supports the production of quality parts within the guidelines and standards of their manufacturing operations.
Enabling the user to define, evaluate, revise and document process concepts, AutoForm-ProcessPlanner spans the gap between the conventional static 2D standard process concepts and 3D die layout model. AutoForm-ProcessPlanner gives stamping organizations the flexibility to create product specific process plan concepts and evaluate tooling requirements. 3D input, such as trim segmentation curves, tipping coordinates and cam vectors can be created directly within the application and then used for the definition, evolution and validation of the stamping process.
During early concept planning, AutoForm-ProcessPlanner provides a platform for initiating and refining the process plan intent for a new product design. Starting with the input of a 3D part, AutoForm-ProcessPlanner’s automated feature detection enables users to rapidly propose process concepts. The user has the option to either use the standard operation sequence generated by the software or user-specified process concepts.
As process engineering continues, AutoForm-ProcessPlanner allows for the direct viewing and editing of possible trim curves, press orientation and cam angles. 3D input defining the process can be created and then directly transferred to process engineering as CAD ready entities.
Once process engineering and process design have been validated, the process plan can be revised to document the final state of the process compared to preliminary plans.
The main benefits of AutoForm-ProcessPlanner are:
- Rapid definition of the process plan
- Increased planning reliability
- Easy and rapid creation of reports
- Direct transition to process engineering and validation
The main features of AutoForm-ProcessPlanner are:
- Feature driven process plan
- 3D definition and visualization of process engineering input
- Rapid generation of multiple process plan concepts
- Intuitive process sequence definition