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Software for
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► Easy import of tool geometry directly from Cimatron

► Simple definition and validation of process
parameters supported by tool kinematic check
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► Accurate simulation of forming process based on

incremental simulation technology
► Efficient tool validation including trim line
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optimization and springback minimization

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Features & Benefits

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AutoForm-ProgSim is an ideal software complement for designers

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of progressive dies.

AutoForm-ProgSim allows progressive die makers to efficiently design, simulate, validate and correct their strip
concept. Strip concept validation is essential for any progressive die maker as it prevents costly trial and error
adjustments as well as costly prototype design and creation.

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Progressive die stamping is commonly used for the
production of large numbers of parts with complex
The user can then simulate the entire stamping process
and validate the results. Results such as optimized trim

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geometries. Due to the complexity of progressive dies, it lines and springback can be exported back to Cimatron
is important to address all of the factors that contribute for tool adaptations. Optimization of trim lines leads to
to achieving the desired level of part quality. AutoForm- the elimination of laser-trim tryouts later on in the
ProgSim simulates the entire progressive die stamping process, which significantly reduces lead time and costs.
process and provides the relevant results which are
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necessary to evaluate this process, to optimize the

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geometry can then be released for milling.
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AutoForm-ProgSim enables rapid and accurate simulation
of progressive dies including drawing, flanging, forming
and trimming operations as well as springback
evaluation. The efficient simulation is based on
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incremental simulation technology.
Trim line optimization
Once the tool geometry is defined in Cimatron, it can be
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(yellow line: reference geometry)
easily exported to AutoForm-ProgSim.
AutoForm-ProgSim allows users to quickly identify

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problem areas like for example, wrinkles that might occur
just before tool closing or the effect of the tool's impact
on the strip. The software provides the best possible
alternative solutions to correct the identified problems.
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Tool geometries
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Brazil São Bernardo do Campo +55 11 4121 1644
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India Hyderabad +91 40 4068 9999

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China Shanghai +86 21 6352 8848

Japan Tokyo +81 3 6459 0881
Korea Seoul +82 2 2113 0770
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"AutoForm" and other trademarks listed under www.autoform.com or trade names contained in this documentation or the Software
are trademarks or registered trademarks of AutoForm Engineering GmbH. Third party trademarks, trade names, product names and
logos may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. AutoForm Engineering GmbH owns and practices
various patents and patent applications that are listed on its website www.autoform.com. Software and specifications may be subject
to change without notice.
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