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Tooling Update
Tooling Technology
New Die-Design Software Release Equipped to Optimize Draw-Bead Forces
Engineering Technology Associates, Inc. (ETA), Troy, MI,
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has released Dynaform Ver- sion 5.9, which includes a new optimization platform (OP) module for die-system simulation and optimization. Embedded in the software is proprietary Sherpa optimiza- tion technology from Red Cedar Technology, focused on supporting optimization of draw-bead forces along with binder pressure, lubri- cation, gauge and material.
The OP module promises to reduce product development time and manu- facturing costs by reducing incidents of wrinkling, thinning and tearing with lim- ited effort (see before and after photos). The OP guided user interface makes
optimization viable for a larger set of users, since special optimization expert- ise is not required, say company offi- cials. Additionally, the latest computing platforms combined with an efficient
solver eliminate demanding comput- ing requirements.
“This solution will allow quick and accurate optimization of die-face design, saving critical product-development time,
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