AutoForm Develops Pilot Models for Progressive Die Stamping
 ZURICH,
Switzerland, Sep 29, 2009 - AutoForm Engineering GmbH, the leading supplier
of software solutions for the sheet metal forming industry, has developed a
new innovative function for progressive die stamping – AutoFormplus R1
provides a physical model for pilots. Pilots play an important role in
progressive die stamping for strip positioning.
Pilots play an important role in progressive die
stamping for strip positioning
Metal stamping companies are faced with today's quickly changing and
increasingly competitive market place, which demands a variety of innovative
and high quality stamping products. At the same time, cost reduction and
ever shorter delivery times are imperative. Progressive die stamping meets
these requirements and is widely used in various industries, such as
automotive, electronics and appliances.
Pilots play an important role in progressive die stamping – they fix the strip
into an appropriate position and maintain control over the strip. In
addition, they are essential for precise sheet positioning during tool
closing and drawing operations in transfer dies. In its constant efforts to
provide users with the best solutions, AutoForm has developed a new physical
model to simulate pilots. This model can realistically simulate the contact,
separation, sliding and rotation of the sheet around the pilots. Pilots can
be defined not only by their position but also by their dimensions, such as
radius and height. This new function, already incorporated into AutoFormplus
R1, brings a new level of accuracy to AutoForm users who work in the field
of progressive die stamping.
Progressive die stamping: Progressive die stamping is a metal forming
process widely used to produce parts for various industries, such as
automotive, electronics and appliances. A progressive die consists of
several individual work stations. Each work station performs one or more
different operations on the part. The part is carried from station to
station by the stock strip and is cut out of the strip in the final
operation. The benefits of progressive die stamping are increased
productivity and significant cost reduction for high volume production.
About AutoForm Engineering GmbH
About AutoForm Engineering GmbH AutoForm offers software solutions for the
die-making and sheet metal forming industries along the entire process
chain. With over 200 employees, AutoForm is recognized as the leading
provider of software for product manufacturability, tool and material cost
calculation, die face design and virtual process optimization. All of the
Top 20 automotive OEMs and most of their suppliers have selected AutoForm as
their software of choice. Besides its headquarters in Zurich, AutoForm has
offices in Germany, The Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy, USA, Mexico,
India, China, Japan and Korea. AutoForm is also present through its agents
in more than 15 other countries.
For more information, visit
www.autoform.com.
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