DEFORM-3D is the foundation of a comprehensive modeling system that integrates raw material production, forming, heat treatment and machining.
The DEFORM-3D product suite is based on an ‘open system’ that provides incredible flexibility to manufacturing engineers, metallurgists and process scientists to design tools, optimise current production methods, troubleshoot and also undertake fundamental development in metalforming and heat treatment.
Application-specific wizards guide occassional users through model set-up while DEFORM-3D also supports user routines and user defined variables for advanced research. Complex multiple deforming body capabilities with arbitrary contact allows users to simulate mechanical joining and coupled die stress analysis. A combination of Lagrangian, Eulerian and ALE methods are available to provide the optimum combintion of accuracy and speed depending on the application.
The Automatic Mesh Generator (AMG) produces an optimised mesh system, with local element size control based on the specific process being analyzed. This facilitates the enhanced resolution of geometric features while maintaining good control of the overall problem size and computing requirements. A user-defined local mesh density provides advanced users with a flexible control to meet their unique requirements.
DEFORM-3D Extrusion Example
Blade Forging Courtesy: Doncaster Blaenavon Ltd
Forging Courtesy: Firth Rixson Ltd
Automotive Suspension Forging Courtesy: UEF
Redesign of Connecting Rod Hot Forging Process Courtesy: UEF
Ring Rolling Courtesy: NAMTEC
Courtesy: Alcatel-Lucent
Ingot Conversion / Cogging: NAMTEC
DEFORM-3D is a powerful process simulation system designed to analyze the three-dimensional (3D) flow of complex metal forming processes. DEFORM-3D is a practical and efficient tool to predict the material flow in industrial forming operations without the cost and delay of shop trials.
DEFORM-F3 is an-easy-use process simulation system designed to analyze the three-dimensional (3D) flow of complex metal forming processes. DEFORM-F3 is a practical and efficient tool for designers and engineers to predict the material flow in cold forming and hot forging operations without the c...
Ring Rolling has been one of the most computationally demanding simulations in metal forming. Traditional metal forming codes, require days, weeks or months to simulate typical processes. Even with extremely fast hardware, the 'brute force' methods are impractical. DEFORM-RR has been specifically...
Cogging is an open die forging process used to convert a cast ingot into forged billet. A typical process involves hundreds of local reductions, along the length of the billet, spanning several heats. Process simulation can involve hundreds or thousands of deformation and heat transfer models. Wh...
DEFORM can be used to simulate Shape Rolling processes to predict material folds, underfill, spread, bowing, end effects and torque. A Lagrangian solver is available to study the transient effects throughout the process, while an ALE option predicts the ‘steady state’ behavior. A ‘wizard style’ p...
DEFORM-3D can predict chip shape, cutting force, tool and workpiece temperature, tool wear, residual stress and part distortion, helping product development and reducing the cost and delay of shop trials. The machining simulation capabilities are built upon a powerful process simulation system d...
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