Released around September 2023, R11 introduced specific technical advancements that are typically documented in these reports: AutoForm Engineering Temperature Effects
: Accurately calculating high yield stresses that typically trigger extreme tool wear and structural springback. Multi-Stage Process Chains
While specific requirements vary by model size, a typical workstation for AutoForm R11 requires: autoform r11
: Helps in selecting the most effective joining methods and parameters early in the planning phase to avoid physical adjustments later. Technical Implementation & Requirements
For manufacturing firms, upgrading to or adopting AutoForm R11 is not just a software update; it is a cost-saving strategy. Benefits for Manufacturers : Tool deflection can lead
The intuitive, integrated workflow means engineers spend less time setting up simulations and more time interpreting results.
: The software now supports more realistic modeling for processes involving multiple parts. It considers part separation and cases where several parts with individual blanks are manufactured on the same press. Benefits for Manufacturers significantly reducing physical tryout time.
: Tool deflection can lead to excessive tryout loops and rejected parts. R11 enables the calculation of elastic tool deflection to compensate for these effects, a process known as over-crowning. This data can be directly integrated into milling data, significantly reducing physical tryout time.
: The R11 launch highlighted the use of AutoForm-DieDesignerPlus for creating high-quality CAD surfaces directly within the AutoForm suite.