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Previews
Simulation Software for Die Systems
New Projection-Welding
System and Control
Engineering Technology Associates, Inc. Booth S4159
Dengensha America Booth N18025
Engineering Technology Associ- ates, Inc., Troy, MI, recently released Dynaform 5.9.2.1,
which features a new module, D-Eval, for die evaluation. Dynaform simulation software analyzes the entire die system
Dengensha America, Bedford, OH, offers the new NDZ projection-welding system and the WS-100 control as part of its range of products that include projec- tion and spot welders, weld guns, feeders, controls, consumables, spare parts and training.
and allows organizations to bypass soft
tooling, thus reducing tryout time, lowering costs and improving overall productivity, according to company officials.
The NDZ combines an NDZ pedestal welder with Dengensha’s weld-nut/stud feeder, and can be utilized in either man- ual or robotic projection-welding systems.
Because many tooling designs are performed in a CAD environment, the new D-Eval module was specifically created to support and analyze CAD-based tooling and engineering designs. A CAE solution, D-Eval is tailored to support engineers in the early stages of the product design cycle. It allows engineers to take manufacturability into consideration early in the design process, ahead of the tooling stage. Dynaform 5.9.2.1 also includes new add-ons: Trim Line Development, Rotary Tube Bending Design & Analysis, Hot Forming and Die Structure Cooling.
The WS-100 provides total process control from the palm of the hand, con- trolling 15 monitoring functions and three selectable detection ranges. Users can monitor, measure, save and print out welding current, cycle time and peak cur- rent from AC and DC welders, single- and three-phase welders, capacitor-discharge welders, AC seam welders, pulsation AC/DC welders, and inverter welders.
The suite also offers four other modules: Blank Size Engineering, Formability Simu- lation, Die System Analysis and the Optimization Platform.
Through these five modules, Dynaform encompasses the entire die-system process in one interface, guiding users through cost estimation, quoting, die evaluation and forma- bility analysis. Then in a virtual environment, it moves the part through stamping, sta- tion by station. www.dynaform.com
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