AutoForm Plus R12, developed by AutoForm Engineering GmbH, is a comprehensive software solution for designing, simulating, and optimizing sheet metal forming processes, particularly in the automotive industry. It supports engineers in creating and validating metal parts, improving efficiency, reducing errors, and cutting costs through advanced simulation tools. Key features include:
Advanced Simulations: Utilizes Finite Element Method (FEM) to predict material behavior, such as wrinkles or splits, during forming processes.
Material Modeling: Allows definition of material properties like elastic-plastic behavior and strain hardening for accurate simulations.
Process Optimization: Enables evaluation of forming processes (e.g., stamping, bending) to optimize parameters like blank size and die geometry.
Springback Analysis: Predicts and compensates for elastic recovery of sheet metal post-forming.
Progressive Die Planning: Supports design, simulation, and validation of progressive die layouts.
CAD Integration: Imports CAD models and integrates with software like CATIA and NX.
Visualization Tools: Provides insights into material flow, thickness distribution, and other parameters.
TriboForm Enhancements: Includes expanded libraries for tryout phases and improved mesh refinement for realistic wrinkle prediction.
Assembly Support: Covers BiW assembly workflows, including tolerance management, process engineering, and thermal distortion prediction for welding.
Version Details
AutoForm Forming R12: Released with enhancements for stamping process feasibility and validation, including better press force distribution analysis, parallel execution on 16 cores, and improved springback compensation.
AutoForm Assembly R12: Focuses on BiW assembly, offering CAD data filtering, time-dependent thermal modeling for welding, and optimized hemming processes.
Patch Versions: While 12.0.1.1 is mentioned (e.g., in download contexts), there’s no explicit reference to 12.0.3. Patch releases typically include bug fixes and minor improvements, maintaining data compatibility with the base version (e.g., R12).