AutoForm-Compensator
Software for
Geometry Compensation of Part and Tool
Based on Springback Results
The AutoForm-Compensator software module is specialized on springback
compensation. This new feature automatically modifies the part
and/or tooling surfaces based on the precise springback calculation.
Users define local regions for compensation; AutoForm then uses
the springback results to automatically adjust these compensation
regions. In addition, the compensated geometry is automatically
used as new input for rapid and accurate tooling validation.
The main benefits of AutoForm-Compensator are:
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Substantially reduce time and
costs in engineering and tryout |
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Improve planning reliability
in die development,
tool shop and assembly |
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Take into account springback
costs for
more accurate tooling and stamping quotations |
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Increase part and tool quality |
AutoForm-Compensator's main features include:
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Springback compensation is computed
in just a few minutes, even for large panels, due to a new
and highly specialized algorithm. This saves considerable
time by providing an accurate solution within only a few
iterations. |
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User-defined compensation regions
make springback compensation easy and flexible to implement.
This approach allows shop-floor practices to be reflected
early during tool design. |
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Complete integration ensures
that springback results are automatically used to compensate
tooling, and validation of the compensated tooling is automatically
carried out through simulation. |
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More reliable process layouts
are realized during early planning phases – as AutoForm
springback compensation minimizes the risk of later, costly
changes to tooling or process due to springback effects. |
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Assembly operations can be planned
much easier, improving simultaneous engineering – as
final part dimensions that take into account springback are
known. |
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