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T-Sim transfer press-simulation software employed by Die Cad Group provides key insights into the transfer die process by identifying crashes, clearance issues and inefficient transfer system curves prior to machining of the dies.
Die-Design and Sim. Software:
What’s New
Plenty. From reverse engineering to die-component motion to NC programming, new versions of software enhance and introduce a multitude of features.
BY LOUIS A. KREN, SENIOR EDITOR
Transfer Press Optimization Eliminates Physical Trial-and-Error T-Sim
Die Cad Group, a Tooling Tech Group company, provides its Transfer Press Optimization service, enabled by the group’s investment and expertise in T-Sim transfer press- simulation software.
This service provides key insights into the transfer die process by identifying crashes, clearance issues and ineffi- cient transfer system curves prior to machining of the dies, thus providing time, material and cost savings. Die Cad Group also can simulate and optimize existing tools, enabling manufacturers to increase capacity in current press operations.
Via T-Sim software, Die Cad Group can analyze incom- ing part files, fix clash and clearance violations, identify required tool-design changes, and make adjustments to achieve optimal strokes/min. without physical trial-and- error on the shop floor. This applies to servo, mechanical and hydraulic presses, regardless of manufacturer.
The company hosts a variety of CAD platforms, enabling efficient transmittal of data to and from customer facilities via a secure FTP site. Die Cad Group also employs additional simulation, CAM and inspection software to seamlessly
move jobs from part design to mold/die design to simulation to manufacturing, according to company officials.
To support the simulation and optimization service, Die Cad has developed a series of simple-to-use standardized worksheets that ease customer requests.
Die Cad Group (Tooling Tech Group): www.toolingtech- group.com/transfer-simulation
Bulk Forming Simulation
Deform
Cold and hot bulk forming simulation software, such as Deform from Scientific Forming Technologies Corp., is ideal for applications where common sheet-forming-simulation products fall short, according to company officials. Common Deform applications include sheet metal processes with critical forged features, thickness variation, fine surface detail, thermal effects, through-thickness behavior and mechanical joining. Via the software, users can predict what happens in bulky, outside-the box forming applications.
Long employed for cold forming and hot forging simu- lation, Deform is ideal for sheet metal applications including deep drawing, stamping, coining, blanking, ironing, bending and joining. Manufacturers regularly use the software to predict deformed shape, work hardening, springback and
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