ESI BM-Stamp 2025 (Body Manufacturing-Stamp 2025.0) is a state-of-the-art stamping simulation software developed by ESI Group, a leader in virtual prototyping and simulation solutions. Launched on February 27, 2025, it is tailored for the automotive industry to predict and optimize sheet metal forming processes, enabling manufacturers to validate designs virtually, minimize physical prototypes, and achieve higher precision in production. Built on over 25 years of proven PAM-STAMP solver technology, BM-Stamp 2025 simplifies complex simulations for engineers without deep finite element analysis (FEA) or meshing expertise, focusing on key processes like line/transfer die, hot forming, and progressive die operations. It addresses challenges with advanced materials such as high-strength steel and aluminum, helping reduce costs, production time, and defects.
Key Features
- Intuitive Graphical Interface: User-friendly setup for simulations from early feasibility to full production validation, with process-focused workflows that drastically cut the learning curve.
- Advanced Physics and Predictions: Delivers high-fidelity results for formability, springback compensation (single or multi-step), surface defects, and press force requirements. Includes elastic tool/press deformation modeling for large parts.
- Process Integration: Supports full 3D die geometries and virtual pressline environments; seamlessly connects to ESI’s virtual manufacturing chain for end-to-end analysis from stamping to assembly and structural performance.
- Quality Metrics and Optimization: Predicts manufacturability, minimizes over-engineering by pinpointing defect origins, and optimizes parameters to lower material use and try-outs.
- Batch and Automation: Efficient handling of multi-operation sequences with minimal computation overhead.
