How to get accurate simulations without spending a fortune on complex material testing?  Tata Steel experts have developed advanced material models for forming limit curves and yield loci that are easy to use and improve simulation accuracy without compromising said accuracy. Advanced material models are an important ingredient for improving the accuracy of forming simulations.  […] The post How to Achieve Accurate Material Simulations If You are Not Able To Do Advanced Material Testing first appeared on FormingWorld ..read more

In this webinar, you will gain valuable insights into the following key areas: Discover the potential of using digital process twins Understand physical assembly effects Create virtual production countermeasures Develop compensation strategies for enhancing assembly accuracy Join us for our next webinar where you’ll discover the immense potential and learn how to seamlessly integrate the […] The post first appeared on FormingWorld ..read more

Meconet is a North-European manufacturer of high-quality stamping panels for forestry harvesting vehicles, off-road vehicles, and various other applications, serving clients like AGCO, John Deere, and Mitsubishi Logisnext. The company provides the tools these OEMs need to stamp reliable sheet metal parts. Meconet upholds its motto, “Innovations are built together,” by collaborating closely with customers throughout […] The post Meconet Wins Stamping Clients: Quantifying Simulation Cost Savings first appeared on FormingWorld ..read more

In this webinar, participants will acquire valuable insights into the tool compensation process as we delve into the following topics: Understanding the prerequisites for compensation (both in terms of process and tool surface quality) Defining and validating the compensation strategy effectively Accurately applying compensation laws (rules) to generate high-quality CAD tool surfaces Identifying key parameters […] The post Digital Tool Compensation Methodology: Rapid Creation of Compensated and Validated CAD Quality Tool Surfaces, 27th March first appeared on FormingWorld ..read more

Examining a real case study to assess our current standing Our ultimate goal is to build car bodies efficiently, striving for the quickest turnaround and lowest cost possible. This journey begins with the initial step: designing the car body. Next, product and process engineers break down the entire car body into smaller sub-assemblies and then […] The post Validating Assembly: Has a New Era of Digital Prototyping in BiW Manufacturing Arrived? first appeared on FormingWorld ..read more

The recent and accelerating trend towards electrification of vehicle drive trains has added urgency to the automotive industry’s challenge of building attractive vehicles that also satisfy the competing demands of lightweighting and occupant safety. The stamping industry and sheet metal producers have responded strongly with new and innovative production processes as well as new grades […] The post Spring Symposium of the NADDRG: Pulling Back the Curtain on Industry-Relevant Sheet Metal Research first appeared on FormingWorld ..read more

The automotive industry is undergoing rapid transformation, fueled by innovation in technology and the changing face of its workforce. Women are playing a key role in this evolution. This is part four of our Women in Stamping Series, celebrating equality and opportunity. See Part 1 | See Part 2 | See Part 3 | See Part 4 Gender equality isn’t just […] The post Five Statements from Women at General Motors on Our Industry first appeared on FormingWorld ..read more

Celebrating International Women’s Day in the BiW Stamping & Assembly Industry The automotive industry is undergoing rapid transformation, fueled by innovation in technology and the changing face of its workforce. Women are playing a key role in this evolution. This is part three of our Women in Stamping Series, celebrating equality and opportunity. See Part 1 | […] The post Three Volkswagen Women Have Their Say on Women in Stamping first appeared on FormingWorld ..read more

On Overcoming Obstacles for Women in Stamping This is part two of our Women in Stamping Series, celebrating equality and opportunity. See Part 1 here. The automotive industry is undergoing rapid transformation, fueled by innovation in technology and the changing face of its workforce. Women are playing a key role in this evolution. However, managerial […] The post Two Women from Delga Brazil on Women in Stamping Today first appeared on FormingWorld ..read more

Is the engineering world an inclusive working environment offering equal opportunity? Is the industry doing enough to encourage women to pursue both hands-on engineering and design roles — and what about leadership positions? Historically, stamping has been perceived as a “man’s world.” In this article, we bring a fresh perspective to our FormingWorld.com community, featuring […] The post Women in Stamping: Navigating the Engineering World first appeared on FormingWorld ..read more