AutoForm plus R6 + Update R6.01 by llexandro

AutoForm plus R6 + Update R6.01



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AutoFormplus R6 – A New Set of Powerful Functionalities to Expand the Digital Process Chain

AutoFormplus R6 allows users to expand the digital process chain through a new set of powerful
functionalities. Several new options included in this release, such as for drawbead modeling,
blank definition, enhanced springback compensation, systematic process improvement as well as
the fully integrated hemming solution, further demonstrate and emphasize AutoForm’s continuous
efforts to streamline and accelerate the entire engineering process of sheet metal forming.

One of the major innovations in AutoFormplus R6 is the so called drawbead reduction strategy
used in combination with the adaptive line bead. The main idea behind this innovation is to
support users with an easy-to-use and realistic model when determining and optimizing the
drawbeads. The reduction strategy defines the order, the measures and the ranges in which a
drawbead shape is modified, such as bead height, bead radius or groove radius. In this model,
all of the defined measures are combined and made available to the user through one single
parameter. Instead of dealing with all kinds of measures and geometries, the user can focus on
this single parameter only, which allows for efficient process engineering even when complex
parts are analyzed. With this model, drawbead handling in engineering is aligned with the real
tryout and very easy to use. This model is now also available for multiple simulations by
AutoForm-Sigmaplus.

Another important novelty in this version are the additional options for the blank definition.
AutoFormplus R6 offers complex blank types and combinations of patchwork, tailor-welded and
tailor-rolled blanks, which results in optimized material usage and cost performance. Chevron
blank shapes for embedding provide additional options for material cost optimization. In
addition, AutoFormplus R6 provides the best nesting layout while taking into account the
variation in costs of different coil widths. The user can calculate the optimal layout of the
blank on the coil based on the minimization of material costs as well as the minimization of
material usage.

In addition, users of hemming processes will benefit greatly from a fully integrated hemming
solution provided by AutoFormplus R6. This integration offers all the advantages of an
efficient workflow and a newly enhanced graphical user interface. AutoFormplus R6 supports
state-of-the-art hemming technologies, such as roll and table hemming as well as combinations
of these. With this version, the user can validate the design of the clamping fixture, check if
the spring supported roller follows the predefined trajectory, evaluate potential hemming
defects as well as predict full assembly springback. This information forms the basis for
compensation of inner and outer parts as well as any adjustments of the hemming equipment. With
AutoFormplus R6, depending on the selected hemming process, a hood can be simulated in just two
to six hours. This remarkable speed is another tangible benefit for AutoFormplus R6 users.