Predictive Methods Projects

Forming Simulation

Multi-stage Forming Simulation

This shows the simulation of a multi-stage stamping process, modeled in HyperMesh^TM and solved using LS-Dyna^TM. The entire process was modeled and run before tooling was commenced, and was used to insure process feasibility.

Initial blank shape shown formed through 5 stages Animation (962.1 KB) Video (5.1 MB)	Contours of thickness reduction through all 5 stages Animation (225.1 KB) Video (1.5 MB)
Stage 1 forming analysis showing tooling Animation (120.9 KB) Video (137.1 KB)	Stage 2 forming analysis showing tooling Animation (92.8 KB) Video (125.6 KB)
Stage 3 forming analysis showing tooling Animation (80.1 KB) Video (119.1 KB)	Stage 4 forming analysis showing tooling Animation (86.6 KB) Video (131.1 KB)
Stage 5 forming analysis showing tooling Animation (291.3 KB) Video (250.6 KB)	Local region showing mesh adaptivity (an advanced capability of LS-Dyna to improve accuracy) Animation (460.8 KB) Video (425.1 KB)