What is Ansys Forming?
Ansys Forming is an end-to-end tool for sheet metal manufacturing process simulation; it has truly redefined how sheetmetal forming is being done using our trusted LS-DYNA solver. It has a newly developed graphical user interface that allows engineers to easily, accurately and efficiently setup the simulation, solve the job and analyze the results. The advantage of our Ansys Forming software is that most of the parameters are already predefined and user is interactively guided through a streamlined step by step process. Ansys Forming only needs the knowledge of the sheetmetal forming process. In a nutshell, Ansys Forming is a one stop shop for all metal stamping needs and it offers an optimal performance delivering a good balance between speed and accuracy.
In Ansys Forming “Deep drawing” is the process we are trying to simulate. The forming process is typically performed on a press and the parts are formed between 2 dies as shown above. This is a time intensive process and the procedure requires machinery and specialized tools. Through Ansys Forming we are able to simulate gravity loading simulation, conduct formability analysis, account for springback prediction and compensation, conduct press and roller hemming, perform clamping simulation, account for hydroforming, etc. as shown on the graphic below. In Forming simulation, the desired shape is extracted through plastic deformation w/o undergoing any advanced machining processes such as milling. With Ansys Forming we can optimize the process before the actual tool is manufactured. It reduces the cost to manufacture the tools and reduces the time to market for OEM’s. It guarantees the manufacturability of the parts and ensures parts come out right the first time.
What are some common applications of Ansys Forming?
Most of the applications for Ansys Forming are found in the following industries ranging from Automotive OEMS, suppliers manufacturing fenders, doors, hoods and various parts and accessories of the automobile to Aerospace manufacturing various parts of the entire aircraft including wings, fuselage, etc. from Consumer appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines to food and packaging industry manufacturing cookware, canned products, etc. the application is quite widespread.
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