CAT/FORM3D integrates formability
analysis into Product Lifecycle Management
- Accurately predicts product and process feasibility
- Identify formability problems using only product
geometry
- Quickly identifies splitting, wrinkling and thinning
- Substantially reduces process development time
by accurately sizing blanks
- Fully integrated into Catia V4 Based environment
- Complete analysis in minutes
CAT/FORM3D provides Catia V4 users
with fast formability analysis for evaluation and
validation of stamped components. Formability analysis
is based on component geometry and accounts for material
properties, friction, and blank holder force. CAT/FORM3D
determines if a component can be stamped consistently
with minimum cost, while fulfilling all product performance
requirements. CAT/FORM3D is fully integrated into
Dassault Systèmes’ PLM environment.
"CATFORM provides
an early warning system for stamped parts. We use
it in body design engineering to check the formability
of High Strength Steel parts. Areas of concern are
identified and, if design constraints allowed, shape
changes are made."
Dan Turk, Honda Research & Development Americas
FEATURES:
- Develops accurate blank shapes
- Introduces feasibility criteria during early
product development
- Simulation results include safety zones, forming
zones, splitting, thinning, wrinkling, thickening,
major/minor strain, and optimal blank shape
- Supports tailor welded blanks with multiple weld
lines
- Customizable materials database provides flexibility
required to simulate any material
- All results are stored in CATAnalysis file for
PLM integration eliminating multiple files
- Export Nastran file thickness results for subsequent
crash analysis
- Fast, intuitive interface makes the software
extremely user-friendly
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