Dear Customers, Thank you very much for your continued support. We regret to inform you that our technical support will be closed during the following period. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. 【Winter Holiday Period: December 28, 2024 (Saturday) to January 5, 2025 (Sunday)】 Please note that inquiries via email will also be addressed after January 6, 2025 (Monday), so we appreciate your understanding. We apologize for any trouble this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

We have announced the newly developed software AutoForm ProgDie, specifically tailored to meet the needs of users involved in progressive die manufacturing. Progressive die manufacturers can utilize AutoForm ProgDie to efficiently design, simulate, verify, and modify multiple concepts for strip layouts, allowing them to select the optimal layout according to their requirements.

We have announced the latest software version, AutoForm Forming R12. This version includes new features and enhancements that are particularly useful for the feasibility assessment and verification of the pressing process within the press forming process chain.

We are pleased to announce the latest software version of AutoForm Assembly, AutoForm Assembly R12. The new features and enhancements implemented in this version improve the BiW assembly process chain, particularly in process design, process optimization, evaluation, and hemming considerations, enabling more optimal results.

It was published in the August issue of "Press Technology" by Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun. ■ Press forming simulation technology that reproduces the deflection of press equipment and molds Hirotaka Imai, Autoform Japan In cases where the difficulty of forming is high, digital considerations using simulation are necessary to reduce the modification labor at the mold manufacturing site. However, traditional press forming simulations treat molds as rigid bodies, making it impossible to handle the deformation of the molds themselves. Various functions are being developed to take these factors into account. This article introduces the current state of press forming simulation concerning mold deflection and the challenges for future efforts. Please take a look.

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The "Mold Technology Conference 2024" will be held over two days from June 20 (Thursday) to June 21 (Friday) at the Ota City Industrial Plaza PiO. The theme for this event is "Let's Create! Mold Technology that Opens Up the Future." AutoForm Japan Co., Ltd. will participate in both exhibitions and presentations! Press 1 (Analysis) Small Exhibition Hall 2nd Floor 403 - High-Precision Sheet Metal Forming Analysis Using a Moving Hardening Material Model Considering SD Effects In line with the trend of vehicle lightweighting, the use of aluminum and high-strength steel sheets is increasing. Forming analysis for evaluating the formability of such sheet materials is actively conducted, utilizing various material models. This research developed a material model that considers the Strength Differential Effect (SD Effect) and moving hardening, and introduced this developed material model into the AutoForm R&D Plugin. The existing material models and the developed model were incorporated into the forming analysis, and the results were compared and evaluated.

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AutoForm supports the challenge of achieving net zero and contributes to a sustainable future. Effectively utilizing AutoForm software actively supports sustainable production and the creation of an environmentally friendly atmosphere, and can further contribute to achieving your company's CO2 reduction goals. Please take a moment to calculate your company's CO2 reduction! By simply entering parameters into the CO2 calculator, you can calculate how much CO2 can be reduced from the cars you manufacture. Let us help you grow your business towards achieving carbon neutrality!

Dear Valued Customers, Thank you very much for your continued support. We regret to inform you that our technical support will be closed during the following period. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. 【Year-end and New Year Holiday Period: December 30, 2023 (Saturday) to January 3, 2024 (Wednesday)】 Please note that inquiries via email will also be addressed after January 4, 2024 (Thursday). We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Dear Customers, Thank you very much for your continued support. We regret to inform you that our technical support will be closed during the following period. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. 【Summer Holiday Period: August 11, 2023 (Friday) to August 18, 2023 (Friday)】 Please note that inquiries via email will also be addressed after August 21, 2023 (Monday), so we appreciate your understanding. We apologize for any trouble this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

Issued by Kinzai Shimbun on May 10, 2023 An interview article featuring Minami Kogyo Co., Ltd., which uses AutoForm simulation software for "press analysis in a short time," has been published. Minami Kogyo Co., Ltd., located in Hiroshima City, specializes in the design and production of press molds for automotive frames and suspension components. By implementing AutoForm simulation software, they have achieved high-precision predictions of plastic deformation in a short period, enhanced design quality, reduced modification time after trials, and improved mold production efficiency. Please take a look.

The leading companies in the global market for their industry, Schuler and AutoForm, have announced a business partnership to combine AutoForm's Digital Twin technology with Schuler's Digital Suite capabilities. They will share their technologies and know-how to jointly develop new digital solutions for press mold factories. For more details on the partnership between Schuler and AutoForm, please refer to the press release.

Dear Customers, Thank you very much for your continued support. We regret to inform you that our Technical Support will be closed during the following period. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. 【Year-End and New Year Holiday Period: December 26, 2022 (Monday) to January 6, 2023 (Friday)】 Please note that inquiries via email will also be addressed after January 10, 2023 (Tuesday), so we appreciate your understanding. We apologize for any trouble this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

The December issue of Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun's "Mold Technology" features a collection of papers from the "Mold Technology Workshop 2022 in Gifu." This collection includes 43 general presentation papers related to mold processing, pressing and forging, injection molding, die casting, and the digitalization of manufacturing, all presented at the "Mold Technology Workshop" held on Thursday, November 17, at Juuroku Plaza in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture. ■ "Friction Modeling with TriboForm" Masakazu Muramoto, AutoForm Japan In conventional press forming simulations, the definition of the friction coefficient based on Coulomb's law is common. However, in actual press forming, many disturbances occur, such as surface pressure, speed, and lubrication conditions, which cause the friction coefficient to change sequentially. As an example of solving this issue, we will introduce the concept of friction modeling with TriboForm, along with practical application cases in AutoForm. Please take a look.

It was featured in the November issue of Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun's "Press Technology" in a lead interview article. ●INTERVIEW: Leaders of Manufacturing Innovation Supporting the overall optimization of business processes with advanced software technology Contributing to the improvement of customer performance President and CEO, Wataru Suzuki - Features of AutoForm's portfolio - The renowned speed of AutoForm product calculations - The beginning of business in Japan - Changes among users over more than 20 years since release - The reason for joining the company - About the release of AutoForm Addembly - Collaboration with AutoForm Forming - The role of sales - About assuming the position of President and CEO in July of this year, etc. Please take a look.

The online news for mold manufacturing has published an article about our simulation software, 【Breakthrough!】. ● "Digitizing Molding to Assembly" - Press - A universal user need in mold manufacturing is the reduction of lead times. Recently, the time spent on mold production has decreased, including the shortening of development periods, and reducing labor costs has become a significant challenge. The entire process chain from initial concept creation to mold factories and assembly plants is covered, allowing for a comprehensive examination of press molding and BiW assembly in a digital space. The "AutoForm Digital Process Twin" has been introduced. Please take a look.

The article contributed by our company has been published in the special issue of the monthly magazine "Tool Engineer" by Oka Publishing Co., Ltd. for September. ● Digital Process Twin to Minimize Waste in Die Matching Ken Takizawa, AutoForm Japan In today's automotive industry, as part of the response to strengthened regulations on safety and environmental issues, the rapid electrification of vehicles is progressing, leading to demands for more complex design and development tasks, as well as higher requirements for shortening development time and reducing costs than ever before. This article introduces methods to minimize waste in die matching through the use of AutoForm's digital process twin for press parts. Please take a look.

An article contributed by our company has been published in the September issue of Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun's "Kata Gijutsu." Please take a look. 【Feature】IT Tool Utilization Guide 2022 ■Latest Features and Effective Utilization Methods of AutoForm Kenta Takizawa, AutoForm Japan This article introduces the initial stage of forming considerations in the press field, which is part of AutoForm's digital solutions, the prediction of springback in molds, digital considerations for die spotting, and methods for predicting sporadic defects during mass production. 【Overview】 - Die face considerations in the early design stage of press parts - Effective prediction considerations and digital die spotting - Stability considerations for predicting mass production defects

AufoForm Japan disseminates digital planning and digital information for the entire process chain dealing with press-formed parts on various social media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, and LINE. ■ Successful cases applying planning and simulation software ■ Software development and related information from various companies ■ Cutting-edge technologies and trends ■ Industry-wide trends, etc. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/71626816/admin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autoform.jp/ LINE: @afjp

An article contributed by our company has been published in the March issue of the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun's "Kata Gijutsu." Please take a look. 【TECHNICAL REPORT 4】 Press forming simulation technology utilized in the Digital Manufacturing School 【Abstract】 The "Digital Manufacturing School," jointly organized by the Hiroshima Economic Federation's Manufacturing Committee and the Hiroshima Industrial Promotion Organization's Hiroshima Digital Innovation Center, aims to enhance the technological capabilities of local small and medium-sized enterprises. Currently, two courses are offered: one for press forming molds and another for injection molding molds, where participants engage in practical exercises to solve their company's challenges through the use of digital tools. The digital tools employed include AutoForm (for the press forming mold course) and 3D-TIMON (for the injection molding mold course), which are easy to operate even for those who are not dedicated CAE specialists. The focus is not only on learning how to use the software but also on developing problem-solving skills. This article introduces three points from the initiatives reported in the press mold course. - Improvement of the correlation between CAE analysis and actual machines - Analysis of sudden cracking factors during mass production - Systematic consideration of springback countermeasures for product shapes

An article contributed by our company has been published in the March issue of the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun's "Press Technology." Please take a look. 【Feature】Basic Knowledge of Work Materials Necessary for Press Forming Simulation ■AutoForm Press & Assembly Solutions That Deliver Real Results 【Summary】 The recent acceleration of DX trends and the review of product development and production processes in response to CASE and SDGs in the automotive industry are accelerating, leading to greater expectations for productivity considerations through digital means than ever before. At AutoForm, we have been developing solutions in line with the Insatorial 4.0 framework, offering not only press forming simulations such as digital process twins and robust engineering models (REM) but also a comprehensive solution that spans from the body design phase to the production of the white body. Here, we will explain the important factors in the digital examination of press parts and assembly at AutoForm and provide an overview of specific operational methods.

Dear Customers, Thank you very much for your continued support. We regret to inform you that our technical support will be closed during the following period. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. 【Year-end and New Year Holiday Period: December 27, 2021 (Monday) to January 5, 2022 (Wednesday)】 Please note that inquiries via email will also be addressed after January 6, 2022 (Thursday), so we appreciate your understanding. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

An article contributed by our company has been published in the December issue of the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun's "Mold Technology." Please take a look. [Special Feature] Proceedings of the Mold Technology Workshop in Hiroshima [Lecture Title] ■ Press Forming Simulation Technology Used in Digital Manufacturing Workshops [Lecture Summary] The Hiroshima Economic Federation's Manufacturing Committee and the Hiroshima Digital Innovation Center are jointly planning and operating a digital manufacturing workshop aimed at improving local technological capabilities. From the results reported in the digital manufacturing workshop, we will introduce the robust analysis function used to analyze the causes of sudden breakage during mass production, the combination of shape modification functions and statistical methods used to examine springback suppression shapes, and methods that improved the consistency with actual materials, such as springback and material flow.

We would like to provide information about the AutoForm training program for the fiscal year 2021. This year, we will be offering a total of 15 courses, consisting of 8 basic courses and 7 advanced courses. Basic Courses: - Process Verification - Die Face Design I - Part Design - Progressive Die - Process Design I - Process Design II - Process Planning and Cost Estimation - Tube Forming Advanced Courses: - Die Face Design II - Evaluation of Analysis Results - Springback and Compensation - Hot Forming - Hemming - Robust Process Improvement - Compensation using AutoForm-ProcessDesigner for CATIA We hope that our training will be useful for your internal education and skill enhancement related to our products.

Datt Co., Ltd. is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of prototype molds and prototype parts for automobiles. Although this is their first experience with the introduction of simulation software, they utilized AutoForm Japan's startup support program to learn how to operate it. They have moved away from relying on know-how and experience for their considerations, achieving improvements in productivity through workflow enhancements.

This is the evaluation result considering the "Advanced Friction Model" conducted jointly by Company A, a major Tier 1 parts supplier that has actively addressed various technical challenges using many AutoForm products over a long period, and AutoForm Japan. Please use it as a reference! - Positioning of friction issues - Background - Objectives - Evaluation results - About TriboForm

We will explain the overview of the fundamental theories related to materials that have been in high demand until now, as well as how to utilize them in AutoForm. We will also cover the yield surface and the Yoshida-Uemori model, which you may be interested in, as part of the moving hardening model. < Event Overview > Material Properties Edition (Total of 4 Sessions) ■ Material Property 1: Tensile Test and Stress-Strain Diagram - Differences between elongation and strain, load and stress, etc. Date and Time: November 19 (Thursday) 17:00 ~ 17:30 ■ Material Property 2: Anisotropy (r-value) and Yield Function (Yield Surface) - What is anisotropy? etc. Date and Time: November 26 (Thursday) 17:00 ~ 17:30 ■ Material Property 3: Moving Hardening Law (Yoshida-Uemori Model) - Reasons why the moving hardening law is effective for bending and springback deformation, etc. Date and Time: December 3 (Thursday) 17:00 ~ 17:30 ■ Material Property 4: Fracture Prediction using FLD/FLC (Forming Limit Diagram/Forming Limit Curve) - How to read FLD (deformation modes and deformation history), etc. Date and Time: December 10 (Thursday) 17:00 ~ 17:30 For more details, please visit here. https://www.autoform.com/jp/newsroom/events/

If you would like to receive our newsletter, please contact us at newsletter@autoform.jp. 【Overview】 ●Message from the President ●"A PASSION FOR SHEET METAL FORMING" Eduardo Oliveira, our CEO, introduces the value of implementing AutoForm from a management perspective, enabling overall lead time and cost reduction as a mold manufacturer. ●"Measurement, Reduction, Control, and Anticipatory Correction of Springback" We present effective methods for measuring, reducing, controlling, and anticipating springback through digital engineering in a virtual space. ●Free Webinars Topics include anticipatory correction using Compensator, an overview and application examples of Sigma (3 sessions), advanced ProcessDesigner (2 sessions), and themes related to materials (4 sessions). ●"How to Set Up Asymmetric Blanks Using Symmetric Models" Using asymmetric shaped blanks, such as scrap blank shapes, with symmetric models is not possible with standard settings. This time, we will introduce methods to avoid this issue.

Taiga Publishing Co., Ltd. has published our contributed article in the February issue of the monthly magazine "Tool Engineer." http://www.taigashuppan.co.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=497 Color Article: This Month's Pick-Up - Software for Molds [Hydroforming-Compatible "TubeXpert R8" Software Specialized for Tube Forming] In the current development of automotive parts, shortening development time and reducing costs are unavoidable, and it is crucial to efficiently carry out process planning, design, consideration, mold model creation, simulation execution, result evaluation, and countermeasure consideration for defects. In light of these circumstances, we will explain the software AutoForm TubeXpert R8, which has been developed with the goal of promoting a digital process chain encompassing a series of processes such as tube bending, forming, hydroforming processes, formability assessment, and springback evaluation. Please take a look.