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Tribology, friction, and lubrication: A new dimension to metal forming simulations

In our previous post on the stamping system, several environmental variables within production sheet metal stamping are mentioned. In that post we listed variables...

Material Matters: Sheet metal plasticity visualized (part 2 of 2)

As already discussed in Sheet metal plasticity visualized (part one) there are four main components needed to model the plastic deformation of sheet metals:...

Stamping System: Blank Shape, Size, and Location

The blank is one of the first parameters defined in a stamping simulation; it’s mechanical properties, shape, and location in the tool. However, many...

Lubrication values for simulation

We are pleased that the SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers) Stamping and Dies Technical Group and Metal Forming Simulation Technical Group will host a...

Material Matters: Sheet metal plasticity visualized (part 1 of 2) 

As already discussed in the post “Constitutive modeling of sheet metal” there are four main components needed to model the plastic deformation of sheet...