AutoForm Unveils AutoFormplus R1 – the First Release of the New Product Line AutoFormplus

AutoForm Engineering GmbH, the leading supplier of software solutions for the sheet metal forming industry, announces the worldwide release of AutoFormplus R1. This is the first release of the already announced new product line AutoFormplus, which focuses primarily on the new solver technology. This release can be used with the graphical user interface of the current AutoForm version 4 technology. The innovations which this state-of-the-art technology offers are remarkable to AutoForm users.

The new product line AutoFormplus, which was announced by AutoForm in March, aims towards Comprehensive Digital Process Planning – a multidimensional approach which considers function and quality as well as lead time and cost. AutoFormplus R1, the first release of the new product line is now available on the market. The main highlights of this release are:

Advanced kinematic hardening model: In order to further improve springback simulation results, AutoForm has developed a material model which accurately describes the complex material behaviour at unloading. This model is completely compatible with current AutoForm material data widely available in industry.

Real pilot modelling: AutoFormplus R1 provides a model for physical pilots. Pilots play an important role in progressive die stamping for strip positioning and are essential for precise sheet positioning during gravity, closing and forming.

Hot forming: Hot forming is a temperature and time dependent process and its simulation is more complex compared to conventional sheet metal stamping. Despite this complexity, AutoForm has succeeded in developing a hot forming solution which offers AutoForm users the level of user-friendliness they are accustomed to.

Spring supported tools: AutoFormplus R1 permits the simulation of tools supported by gas and mechanical springs. As a result, AutoForm’s range of applications is extended for progressive dies and for various processes where the blank is temporarily supported.

Dr. Waldemar Kubli, CEO of AutoForm Engineering stated: “The new release is the first one in a complete chain of releases related to our new product line AutoFormplus. We are delighted that we can already now introduce our users to Comprehensive Digital Process Planning and its great potential in the sheet metal forming industry.”