DataM COPRA RF 2025 – Feature Overview
COPRA RF 2025 is the latest generation of the world’s leading roll forming design and simulation software, developed by data M Sheet Metal Solutions GmbH. This major 2025 release delivers a fully integrated digital workflow—from profile design and flower pattern generation to tool manufacturing and advanced simulation—enabling engineers to optimize roll forming processes with unprecedented speed, accuracy, and flexibility.
Core Functionalities
| Module | Key Functions |
|---|---|
| Profile Design (Sections) | – Parametric 2D/3D cross-section creation – Advanced contour editing with real-time geometric feedback – Integrated punch hole, notch, and embossing design – Support for open, closed, and hybrid profiles |
| Flower Pattern (Unfolding) | – Automatic generation of forming sequences – Real-time Dynamic Deformation Tracking Module (DTM) – Instant visualization of strain distribution during design changes – Manual or AI-assisted pass optimization |
| Roll Tool Design | – 3D roll modeling with automatic groove generation – Assembly management and interference checking – Export of manufacturing-ready data (DXF, STEP, IGES) – Part lists and bill of materials (BOM) generation |
| Simulation & Validation | – FTM (Formänderungstechnologie-Modul): Fast longitudinal strain analysis – Pre-FEA feasibility check without full simulation – Prediction of springback, edge wave, and bowing – Multi-stage line simulation with calibration and cutoff |
| Material Library | – Comprehensive database for steels, aluminum, coated sheets, and composites – Support for hybrid materials (metal-plastic, fiber-reinforced) – Temperature-dependent behavior modeling |
What’s New in COPRA RF 2025
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Dynamic DTM | Real-time strain updates as you modify the flower pattern—no re-calculation delays |
| BricsCAD Native Support | Full compatibility with BricsCAD (alternative to AutoCAD) for cost-effective CAD integration |
| AutoCAD & Inventor 2025 Ready | Seamless data exchange with latest Autodesk platforms |
| SOLIDWORKS Bidirectional Interface | Automatic conversion of COPRA models into intelligent 3D assemblies with parametric links |
| Enhanced FTM Module | Faster strain analysis; ideal for rapid prototyping and design validation |
| ProfileScan Integration | High-precision scanning (up to 200 mm width) for reverse engineering and quality control |
| Improved Post-Forming Simulation | Accurate modeling of calibration presses, flying cutoffs, and welding units |
CAD & System Integration
- AutoCAD 2025 / AutoCAD Mechanical 2025
- Autodesk Inventor 2025
- BricsCAD V24+
- SOLIDWORKS 2025 (via intelligent feature transfer)
- COPRA FEA RF 2024.2 (elastoplastic finite element analysis)
Workflow Efficiency
- Project Database: Centralized storage of profiles, tools, and simulation results
- Variant Management: Compare multiple design alternatives side-by-side
- Automation Tools: Scriptable workflows for batch processing
- Reporting: Customizable PDF/Excel reports with diagrams and 3D views
