WCA September 2010

Fasteners and fittings

Software for parts forming

Metal Forming Systems Inc develops and supplies process design and FEA simulation software for the metal forming industry. Software products include NAGFORM for design of forming sequence and NAGSIM.2D/3D for simulation of forging processes by finite element method (FEM). NAGFORM determines a forming sequence for cold, warm or hot forged parts, using forming rules and design logic to create alternative ways of forming a part. Reusable sequence design templates can be created for part families such as Hex bolts, rivets or spark plugs. The program also provides an efficient method of creating tool drawings and has the capability to automatically generate 3D-SolidWorks drawings of all NAGFORM part model and forging sequence designs. NAGSIM.2D/NAGSIM.3D are FEA forging simulation programs for simulating cold, warm and hot forging

3D images using NAGFORM ❍ ❍

processes. These programs predict metal flow including the formation of laps, and non-fill conditions. The results also provide critical information such as part and tool stresses, part strains, tensile damage, load stroke curve, grain flow and tool deflection. Forging sequences created manually or through NAGFORM can be validated before building the tooling. NAGSIM can also be used for sheet metal and wire draw applications. The programs are designed to help the user design, develop and debug the forging process with minimum time, cost and effort while cutting costs and improving the quality of the finished part.

Metal Forming Systems Inc – USA Fax : +1 734 981 4438 Email : gaurav@nagform.com Website : www.nagform.com

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