FABTECH 2016

S40: Formability Analysis (Room N225-N226)

17 Nov 16
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Automation, Lean, LEAN, Management, MANAGEMENT, Smart Manufacturing, Stamping

Sheetmetal Formability Analysis, Engineering, Simulation and Production
This session introduces metal forming analysis, process engineering, and metal forming finite element analysis techniques and tools. Topics covered include sheetmetal stamping and die basics, sheet and tube mechanical properties, strain analysis for prediction of formability, common failure modes of sheetmetal parts, circle grid and thinning analysis and finite element analysis of sheetmetal stamping processes. Learn how to identify key mechanical properties for forming, recognize and read forming limit diagrams and identify common applications of forming analysis. See how common stamping die configurations, press types and other factors affect formability.
Mark Hineline - AutoForm Engineering USA, Inc.