The Sheet Forming module provides a complete set of solutions for vast
range of sheet metal forming. It supports most basic functions of traditional
setup and new capabilities such as hydroforming, tailor-welded blank, laminated
sheet and thermal forming. In addition, simple multi-stage forming simulations
and other new features such as user defined stamping direction are also added
to Sheet Forming. In Sheet Forming module, the user simply defines the closing
between two pieces of tools in each process, while the program computes
simulation time for each process. It greatly helps the user to save time in
model setup and reduces risk of making mistakes.
A typical Sheet Forming interface illustrated in Figure 8.3.1 consists of menu bar, stage setup bar and
setup pages which includes General, Blank, Tools, Process and Control.
Figure 8.3.1 A typical Sheet Forming Interface