Simulation
Hyfo makes use of a number of tools for analysis of hydroformed designs. Its over-riding aim is to identify potential problems as early as possible, reducing both risk to programmes and the engineering resource required. To achieve this a tiered analysis strategy is employed, using KBE to make an initial assessment of feasibility followed by progressively more accurate but more time consuming numerical simulation techniques.
AutoForm-Hydro simulation software is specialized for accurate virtual die tryouts and the final validation of the hydroforming process. It's speed and ease-of-use revolutionized the industry. AutoForm-Hydro is based on the stamping software AutoForm-Incremental which is the most widely used software for virtual die tryouts in the automotive industry.
PamStamp is a general purpose sheet metal forming simulation tool with specific features which make it suitable for providing accurate simulations of the hydroforming process.
Indeed is a special purpose sheet metal forming simulation program. It is used for special requirements, accuracy, springback prediction and press force prediction. The program also has the function of using advanced material models for the accurate description of stress- and strain-distributions.
