Sheet metal forming simulation in industry

In order to see actual present situation of finite element simulation system introduced to industry to be utilized at the stamping tool design section, four different examples are introduced. It is clearly shown from the example that each industry has its own purpose to the simulation; prediction of wrinkle, prediction of surface deflection, study of tearing limit condition, determination of blank geometry, prediction of springback, evaluation of sheet thickness and residual stress, and so on. Present state of simulation systems integrated into CAD is also investigated.