CAD-Embedded Modules
With CAD-embedded modules, our expertise in the simulation of sheet metal forming processes is combined with the powerful design functionalities of CAD.
AutoForm-ProcessDesigner for CATIA
AutoForm-ProcessDesignerforCATIA
AutoForm-ProcessDesignerforCATIA combines our expertise in sheet metal forming processes with powerful surfacing tools designed according to process designer requirements. Through dedicated surfacing commands, AutoForm-ProcessDesignerforCATIA enables you to quickly create a die face layout, including deep drawing and all secondary operations, directly in the CATIA V5 environment.
Once the part geometry is available in CATIA, the predefined standardized process guides you from part preparation to die face generation. Predefined dependencies between tasks and operations allow you to automatically update the entire process and thereby prevent errors. Corresponding settings and features are available to compensate tools in any operation and you can carry out compensation manually or in combination with AutoForm-Compensator. All generated surfaces fulfill class A surface requirements and you can immediately use them for CNC machining.
Benefits
- Creation of high quality CAD surfaces
- Customizable standard approach to process design including all operation types
- Consistent methodology for CAD quality die face design
- Full integration in the CATIA V5 environment
Key Features
- Specially designed CATIA features for process designers
- Dedicated surfacing tools with built-in analysis features
- Automatic update functions
- Support of company-wide workflow standardization and data consistency
- Complete and reliable data transfer to and from AutoForm
AutoForm-QuickLink for CATIA
AutoForm-QuickLinkforCATIA
AutoForm-QuickLinkforCATIA ensures a seamless flow of data between AutoForm and CATIA. As a result, your process design department is able to enhance its work efficiency through more effective collaboration with both in-house and external departments.
AutoForm-QuickLinkforCATIA enables you to easily export process data from AutoForm into the CATIA environment. The exported data includes concept geometry data such as surfaces, curves and points; project information; material information such as name and thickness; as well as process information such as operations, positioning and cam direction. In addition, you can export results such as formcheck and simulation results.
Based on the imported process data, AutoForm-ProcessDesignerforCATIA allows you to rapidly design the process, in particular to generate CAD quality surfaces in the CATIA environment. Process design results generated in the CATIA environment can then be easily exported for final validation in AutoForm.
Benefits
- Data exchange between AutoForm and CATIA
- Data consistency, transparency and usability
- Speedup of CAD design process
- Prevention of downstream problems and defects
Key Features
- Selective import and export of geometry and process data between AutoForm and CATIA
- Easy modification of geometry, part position, tipping and cam directions
- Consistent naming and nomenclature
- Transfer of complete operation structure
AutoForm-QuickLink for NX
AutoForm-QuickLinkforNX
AutoForm-QuickLinkforNX ensures a seamless flow of data between AutoForm and NX. As a result, your process design department is able to enhance its work efficiency through more effective collaboration with both in-house and external departments.
AutoForm-QuickLinkforNX enables you to easily export the process data from AutoForm into the NX environment. The exported data includes concept geometry data such as surfaces, curves and points; project information; material information such as name and thickness; as well as process information such as operations, positioning and cam direction. In addition, you can export simulation results.
Based on the imported process data, you can further design the process, in particular generate CAD quality surfaces using NX native functionalities. Process design results generated in the NX environment can then be easily exported for final validation in AutoForm.
Benefits
- Data exchange between AutoForm and NX
- Data consistency, transparency and usability
- Speedup of CAD design process
- Prevention of downstream problems and defects
Key Features
- Selective import and export of geometry and process data between AutoForm and NX
- Easy modification of geometry, part position, tipping and cam directions
- Consistent naming and nomenclature
- Transfer of complete operation structure