Accurate OneStep-based flange development: Besides geometrically-based flange development, the new version also offers physically-based flange development. This new option is enabled by using the OneStep solver technology and significantly improves the accuracy of trim lines. In addition, it allows the development of flanges with holes inside and the development of multiple flanges.
More efficient springback compensation: Version 4.2 has an optimized algorithm, which is developed in order to increase surface quality and speed up springback compensation. It also contains new options to define the areas for compensation and manually control these areas.
Import of various native CAD files: Within the AutoForm version 4.2, users can now also import the native files generated by CATIA V4, CATIA V5, Unigraphics NX, Pro/ENGINEER, I-DEAS and SolidWorks. There is no longer any need for data conversion and related risk of data quality loss. In addition, a specially developed export file format can be directly imported by Tebis.
Hydroforming process – new stage concept definition: Increasing complex part geometries often requires the preform forming step after the bending and before the hydroforming process. Version 4.2 provides stage concept definition for the hydroforming process starting from bending and preforming to hydroforming. In addition, this version includes the definition of preforming tools. The new concept significantly improves the part quality, increases manufacturing efficiency and reduces the tool wear.
