Driving Efficiency in Tool & Assembly Engineering with Hemming Process Simulation

Despite the experience your engineering teams have gained over the years, hemming process development can still pose significant challenges, especially when working on a new vehicle model. Defining the correct geometry and process conditions often requires considerable time and effort to achieve a reliable and robust outcome. Today, AutoForm provides advanced solutions that reduce the development effort while delivering accurate predictions of the geometrical distortions inherent to the hemming process. Beyond the hemming operation itself, the simulation also encompasses all preceding joining operations, providing valuable insights into the behavior and the quality of the inner welded subassembly.

In this webinar, we will explore the benefits of a digital hemming approach from early feasibility studies through process engineering and build events. From a practical standpoint, we will highlight a series of key functionalities (e.g., flange geometry definition, roller kinematics and collision avoidance, impact of rolling direction on overall distortion, …) that support hemming engineering. Finally, recent customer stories in collaboration with OEMs and line builders will illustrate the full potential of this digital approach in real-world applications.

In this webinar, we will cover:

• The use of hemming process simulation applied to doors & closures manufacturing
• The best practices for designing optimum hemming bed geometry and optimizing roll hemming (or table hemming) process conditions
• The advantages of a unified assembly simulation framework: integrating joining and hemming operations, export function for offline robot programming
• The benefits of a close connection between stamping & assembly engineering to assess potential issues and define appropriate countermeasures

Who should join

Managers & Technical leads responsible for automotive Stamping & Body-in-White engineering departments. This webinar is strongly recommended for decision makers and project leads involved in hemming process engineering as well as any doors & closures specialists responsible for tryout and build activities.

We offer two identical sessions on October 29, 2025.

Please register here!

Registration October 29, 2025, Session: 9:00* (Duration approx. 30 minutes)

Registration October 29, 2025, Session: 16:00* (Duration approx. 30 minutes)

*Central European Time (GMT +1:00)

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For further information, please contact your local AutoForm office.