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CATFORM
provides Catia 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. CATFORM determines if a component
can be stamped consistently with minimum cost, while
fulfilling all product performance requirements. CATFORM
is fully integrated into Dassault Systèmes' PLM
environment.
CATFORM 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 CAA V5 Based environment
• Complete analysis in minutes
"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
to simulate any material
• All results 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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System Requirements:
All systems should have a minimum of 512MB RAM and 1GB
free disk space.
Platform |
Operating System |
CATIA Versionn |
Graphics |
PC |
MS Windows 2000/XP |
CATIA V5 R14 to R17 (requires GPS module) |
System must support 1024x768 resolution with
minimum 32768 colours. |
Note:
- for blank development in CATIA see CATBLANK
- for blank nesting in CATIA see CATNEST
- for analysis of tooling feasibility within CATIA
see also CATSTAMP
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