TPT May 2007

T ube B ending, H ydroforming & E nd- Fo rming

Analysis and simulation software for hydroforming

AutoForm Hydroforming is a software solution for the rapid analysis and simulation of the entire hydroforming process. It is used by part designers, process engineers and tool/die makers to evaluate hydroforming tool designs and process layouts.

step from the import of CAD geometry until the generation of the completed tools. The highly intuitive software provides handling of single and multiple parts and automatic cross-sectional part analysis. It also enables rapid die and process design, including automatic filleting of sharp edges, automatic and manual part tipping, automatic creation of the addendum and

ATE-Ann. 1/2 07•UK(ok) 26-02-2007 12:13 Pagina 1 Based on AutoForm’s clear and logical methodology, the user is guided step-by-

ATE Applicazioni Termo Elettroniche guarantees its Customers the highest standards of quality , reliability and service in every stage of a project, from the feasibility study of an application, through the manufacturing to the commissioning and for the whole working life of the plant. All over the world, hundreds of ATE induction systems and equipments for the heat-treatment of wires , bars , pipes and straps prove the reliability of the technical solutions implemented and Customers’ satisfaction. A T E N E V E R L E A V E S Y O U A T A L O O S E E N D .

inner fills, and generation of the separation surface. › AutoForm Hydroforming is expert software for analysis and simulation Other features include export of complete surface data, generation of the bending line, automatic tooling concepts for tryout simulations, high accuracy of bending and hydroforming simulations, and fast design of multiple tooling concepts. Automatic design and positioning of all required bending tools and steps can be undertaken prior to hydroforming. This means that the time-consuming manual definition of bending tools and of the bending process in a CAD system is no longer necessary. There is also support of complex semi- finished products such as conical tubes and profiles, as well as tailor-welded tubes with varying wall thickness and/or material properties. These features lead to improved part quality, increased process reliability, reduced tooling costs and shorter development time. AutoForm Engineering GmbH develops and markets specialized die face design and simulation software for the automotive and sheet metal forming industries.

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