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BiW assembly process development
AutoForm Engineering GmbH , a leading supplier of software solutions for stamping and BiW ( Body in White ) assembly processes , has unveiled its latest software version ; AutoForm Assembly R10 . With its new features and enhancements , the software enables users to evolve their BiW assembly process development .
“ With AutoForm Assembly R10 , users can optimise the assembly process and ensure the desired level of quality very early in the BiW assembly process chain ,” AutoForm told ISMR .
AutoForm Assembly R10 allows for the evaluation of the assembly process from early feasibility through to production support , including process engineering and initial tryout support . Users can import nominal CAD geometry in a range of formats , assign all single parts a suitable material selected from an extensive material database and define a range of alternative assembly processes by varying critical aspects .
They can also simulate a hemming process to better understand the issues that may arise as well as the effect that these would have on the quality of the BiW assembly .
“ In practice , assembly equipment is continuously adjusted to resolve dimensional deviations and their effects on production . With AutoForm Assembly R10 , process adjustments can be made virtually , allowing users to define which clamps and joins should be considered for shimming and teaching . By running multiple simulations , the software enables users to determine the optimal parameters that can be applied to resolve accuracy issues in the assembly . When a solution is found , the settings can be easily mirrored in the physical process , eliminating the costly traditional trialand-error approach ,” explained AutoForm .
In addition , the software enables users to define and evaluate a range of joining methods , employ plane and fillet line welds and define locations for glue to be added to the process . By modelling these processes more accurately , users gain better insights into the effects of assembling parts together and can make adjustments to process parameters in the virtual world more efficiently .
Dr . Markus Thomma , CMO of the AutoForm Group , stated : “ With AutoForm Assembly R10 , our users can evolve the BiW assembly development process and obtain optimal results .
By implementing this latest release , they can gain deep insights into their
BiW assembly process ; quickly evaluate alternative part and assembly process designs ; identify the causes of dimensional deviations and undertake cost-effective countermeasures . As a result , assembly process issues can be resolved successfully before the start of production , ensuring the dimensional accuracy of the entire BiW and saving significant amounts of money .”
AutoForm Engineering GmbH offers software solutions for sheet-metal forming and BiW assembly process . With over 400 employees dedicated to this field , AutoForm is a leading provider of software for product manufacturability ; tool and material cost calculation ; die face design and virtual stamping as well as BiW assembly process optimisation . Besides its headquarters in Switzerland , AutoForm has offices in Germany ; The Netherlands ; France ; Spain ; Italy ; Czech Republic ; Sweden ; USA ; Mexico ; Brazil ; India ; China ; Japan and Korea . It is also present through its agents in more than ten other countries . n
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