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New Software
Releases
FTI released Version
8.0 of Forming Suite shortly before
the end of 2009, with a major update to the FAST
Incremental module - it is now possible
to run multi-stage incremental models all solved using
the LS-DYNA solver - contact
us for more details. The one-step based FASTFORM
Multistage module, allowing multiple stages
of forming to be analysed with the speed and accuracy
of the famed FTI one step method has also seen further
development.
Also from FTI, BLANKWORKS
Version 4.0 now supports the latest releases
of SolidWorks and provides a seamlessly integrated full
or partial blank development add-on.
There has also been further development to DYNAFORM
from ETA. Version
5.7.1 has been released with updates to
the both the DIE FACE ENGINEERING and
AUTOSETUP interfaces as well as improved
capabilities for thermal forming processes. The user
menu is now customisable so that older, less-used menu
entries can be de-activated.
The latest version of DYNAFORM also brings further
enhancements to the Die
System Analysis toolkit, an efficient
way to predict and resolve many stamping related concerns
within the die production line. The three main modules
allow the analysis of Die Structural Integrity
under a range of load cases, Sheet Metal Transfer
& Handling operations and Scrap
Shedding - giving the engineer new tools to
assess practical aspects of process and tool design
and avoid major delays when tools are installed on the
home press line.
CATIA Add-on
Applications for Sheet Metal from Actas
Dutton Simulation have
been appointed as distributors for the sheet metal method
planning toolkit for CATIA from Actas.
The two modules for CATIA V5 (TDA and MPA) provide integrated
tool and die analysis and geometrical assistance to
greatly speed up the method planning and die design
process, with tools to:
- compute and analyse draw direction and undercut
- compute and analyse trim angles and directions
- analyse punch direction and convert from part to
tool axes
- define die size
- mapping of complex contours
- trim line development for complex sheet metal parts
- surface modification for springback compensation
Download the brochure here
and contact us for more
details.
CAD Translators
from Datakit
Dutton Simulation continue
to distribute and support for the wide range of CAD
translators from Datakit.
These are intended to allow users of native CAD systems
(CATIA V4, CATIA V5, ProE, UG, etc.) to output IGES,
STEP or DXF format data for input to our simulation
software - but also include a range of inter-CAD translators.
Please contact us to arrange
for an evaluation licence. More
details ...
See below for Press releases for these
and other products
New
Training Courses from FTI
Please contact us for
further details of date and venue and to enrol in these
and all our other sheet
metal tooling and formability training courses.
Advanced Formability Analysis
2 day course
Learn an understanding of stamping failures through
analysis of metallurgical properties and behavior of
steel during forming processes. This course will provide
a detailed review of the latest material grades (including
advanced high strength and dual phase materials) and
countermeasures for addressing stamping defects. A methodology
for Successful Failure Analysis using metallurgical,
die & part, and press perspectives will be presented.
More details ...
Press Selection and Automation
1 day course
This course provides an overview of the press, automation,
and support equipment required to manufacture stampings.
Components for both Mechanical and Hydraulic Presses
and their effect on the stamping process are discussed.
More details ...
Surface Contour Evaluation for Class
"A" Panels
1 day course
The objective of this course is to provide an understanding
of the
process and procedure for evaluating surface contour
and
reflectivity on Class "A" panels. Also included
will be
troubleshooting methods for countermeasuring panel defects.
Latest
Software Releases
Current released software versions
are as follows:
- FORMING SUITE,
Version 8.0, December, 2009; incorporating:
- BLANKWORKS
for SolidWorks, Version 4.1,
November 20th, 2009
- CATBLANK
for CATIA V5 R17 to R19 May 14th,
2009
- CATNEST
for CATIA V5 R17
to R19 May 14th, 2009
- PROGNEST
for CATIA V5 R17
to R19 May 14th, 2009
- COSTOPTIMIZER
for CATIA V5 R17
to R19 May 14th, 2009
- CATFORM for
CATIA V5 R17
to R19 May 14th, 2009
- CATSTAMP
for CATIA V5 R17
to R19 May 14th, 2009
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FTI Announces Forming Suite
Version 5.0
Forming Suite 5.0 Delivers
a Constellation of Unique Value Added Technologies
This is a major breakthrough in technology from
the traditional metal forming feasibility analysis
tools to a multidisciplinary parametric and associative
paradigm. FS 5.0 embodies a constellation of proprietary
breakthrough technologies, including Coupled Hybrid
Inverse (CHI) solver, Offset-Less Formability
Technology (OFT), Topology Based Skinning (TBS),
Gradient Mesher, Process History Tree (PHT), and
APIs for customizations. See
product information ... |
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FTI Announces Full Release for CATIA
V5 R17 CAA
FTI® unveils CATIA COSTOPTIMIZER
R16 CAA V5 based. COSTOPTIMIZER in CATIA is the
only cost reduction solution within the CATIA
environment. This fully associative and regenerative
solution will identify how organizations can achieve
material cost saving targets of 10-15%. See
product information ... |
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FTI Announces BLANKWORKS Version 3.0
Accurate 2D Blank Shapes
For Complex 3D Sheet Metal Stampings
BlankWorks provides SolidWorks® users with
an embedded application to determine accurate
2D blank shapes for complex 3D sheet metal stampings.
See product
information ... |
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FTI Releases COSTOPTIMIZER
Identifies Design Changes
That Reduce Material Cost
COSTOPTIMIZER is a powerful blank development,
blank nesting, and material cost optimization
software specifically designed for the evaluation
of sheet metal components. See
product information ... |
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FTI Announces CATSTAMP CAA V5 R12
CATSTAMP delivers complete stamping
evaluation for product and process development.
CATSTAMP is CAA V5 based and provides CAA V5 users
with detailed formability analysis for evaluation
and validation of stamped components and draw
die developments. See
product information ... |
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ETA Announces DYNAFORM Version 5.7.1
ETA is proud to announce the release
of DYNAFORM Version 5.5, featuring a new AUto
Setup interface for simpler problem definition.
This release also includes updates to the MSTEP
one step solver plus blank nesting to provide
a complete Blank Size Engineering module. The
Die Face Engineering module for rapid and flexible
development of tooling surfaces has also been
significantly developed. See
product information ... |
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