Effective Stamping Simulations along the Sheet Metal Process Chain

Simulation is an inevitable technology in the development of stamping dies. The stamping technology evolves, part performance and quality requirements increase as well as processed materials change. So, stamping simulation tools must constantly be enhanced to follow these trends. Important topics in the industrial use are accuracy and speed; relevant in this matter are: • an effective engineering workflow with maximum flexibility in the early phase and high accuracy in the final phase, • proper representation of the physical process with precise tool definition, • accurate results for feasibility and springback to optimize the forming process and process parameters, • process capability and process robustness to strive for zero-defect tool- and part-production. The paper in hand will illustrate the above mentioned issues integrated in an effective engineering process of an automotive stamping part. High quality targets can consistently be achieved when following the proposed workflow.