FTI FormingSuite
A comprehensive solution to optimize sheet metal components’ design, feasibility, and cost
Whatever the challenge, FTI FormingSuite provides the exact solution to identify costs, including the information required to identify and address material utilization and forming-related issues proactively.
The data produced by the system also facilitates the identification of potential formability issues at a very early stage in the product development life cycle. By addressing these issues at the design stage, makers should also expect a reduction in the number of formability-related engineering changes after designs are released to manufacturing. Making such changes earlier in the process has also been proven to reduce time to market and collaboration lag.
Establish Costs, Reduce Risk, Save Time, and Improve Material Utilization for Metal Stamping
Confidently quote and estimate sheet metal components through a consistent, repeatable method for estimating tooling costs, accompanied by detailed reports that integrate seamlessly with any system.
Evaluate part manufacturability concerns. Engineers can predict formability (splits/wrinkles) and spring back issues to reduce ECOs, develop blank size, and determine material utilization, and weight, with time-saving outputs.
KPR analysis addresses issues such as cosmetic quality, surface distortion for mating surfaces, dent resistance, continuity of reflect lines, continuity of features, slip lines, and thinning. KPRs significantly affect the product’s quality, safety, and compliance with regulations.
A workflow-oriented UI, guided by a wizard, enables effective use without requiring extensive stamping expertise.
Cost Engineering, Material Utilization, and Process Planning
FTI FormingSuite provides users with a fast, accurate method for creating and documenting process plans, verifying formability, developing blank shapes and coil nests, and identifying product and process design changes that substantially reduce costs.
Estimate costs using a physics based approach validated by OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers worldwide.
Identify splits and wrinkles using forming limit diagrams and safety zones. Evaluate thickness strain and major and minor strain to improve formability.
Identify design changes that improve part quality, material utilization, and reduce weight and cost.
Use knowledge based templates to standardize simulation parameters across projects.
Predict springback effects for tooling design and tolerance negotiation and apply design changes to reduce deformation.
Determine press requirements including tonnage, bed size, shut height, and energy to select suitable equipment.
Generate automated reports in PowerPoint, Excel, and HTML formats summarizing cost, material usage, tooling, and design issues.
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We have been doing this since 1998 with a tremendous passion for data and technology and a real results-oriented, no-nonsense mentality. In an open, transparent working environment, we like to give our specialists the space to get the best out of themselves. The love of the profession, freedom and synergy between our young potentials and professionals result in a close-knit team feeling.
