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PAM-STAMP 2G 2007 BOOSTS RELIABILITY IN TOOL AND DIE DESIGN & FORMING SIMULATION
25 July 2007 - ESI Group
| ESI Group(ESIN FR0004110310) is pleased to announce the release of the 2007 version of PAM-STAMP 2G, the virtual manufacturing software “value chain” that reduces cost and improves productivity in the tool and die market. PAM-STAMP 2G 2007 has been greatly improved offering unmatched accuracy and improved usability from feasibility to validation for ‘Full line die’ simulation. New advanced capabilities supports the company‘s strategy to expand in non-automotive markets. |
Simulation of Hot Forming process
PAM-STAMP 2G 2007 is extended to include simulation of hot forming. This major step marks the beginning of consortium with industry leaders to continue the research and development in this new field. The software captures the temperature dependent material behavior. This advanced capability totally supports the latest trends in automotive construction for ultra high strength steels for vehicle weight reduction. Fully automatic springback compensation methodology
“Consistent simulation methodology is considered to be key to the success of obtaining predictive quality results. In partnership with Renault and Arcelor, ESI Group has developed a fully automatic springback compensation methodology. The aim was and is to get the appropriate shape of the die, so that the panel after springback is within tolerance. The engineer can obtain a robust industrial solution in a short time with accurate springback prediction”, says Dave Ling, Product Manager for the stamping line. Usability improvement in PAM-DIEMAKER
The PAM-DIEMAKER module, based on INPRO technology, designed to create the die addendum within minutes, focuses on user-friendliness and workflow streamlining. A major feature ‘Auto-addendum’ provides engineers with an extremely quick and easy way to create an initial die addendum. PAM-QUIKSTAMP compliments PAM-AUTOSTAMP to deliver full value chain
‘PAM-QUIKSTAMP’ plays a crucial role in the stamp simulation value chain by providing reliable formability assessment quickly and easily, to support early die design and process iterations, before transferring directly to ‘PAM-AUTOSTAMP’ for detailed validation and tolerance control after Springback. ESI Group’s Metal Forming Simulation Solutions
PAM-STAMP 2G offers a unique stamping simulation value chain, from quick stamping die design, through early feasibility, to final validation and quality control. The full range of features includes: parametric and surface-oriented binder and addendum generation with PAM-DIEMAKER, rapid and optimal feasibility analysis with PAM-QUIKSTAMP Plus, and highly accurate forming validation, which can provide surface defect visualization, springback prediction and automatic die compensation with PAM-AUTOSTAMP. ESI Group’s Metal Forming solutions now extend to: the design and simulation of tube hydroforming dies with PAM-TUBE 2G, part feasibility check and rapid die creation integrated within PLM environment with PAM-TFA, and PAM-DIEMAKER for CATIA V5.
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About: ESI Group
ESI Group is the world leading software editor for the numerical simulation of prototype and manufacturing process engineering in applied mechanics. The key to ESI Group's success is the use of realistic material physics, providing "as good as real" virtual solutions, in order to replace the lengthy trial and error processes on real prototypes.ESI Group has developed an entire suite of coherent industry-oriented applications to realistically simulate a product's behavior during testing, to fine tune the manufacturing processes in synergy with the desired product performance, and to evaluate the environment's impact on product usage. ESI Group's product portfolio, which has been industrially validated and combined in multi-trade value chains, represents a unique collaborative, virtual engineering solution, known as the Virtual Try-Out Space (VTOS), enabling a continuous improvement on the virtual prototype. By drastically reducing costs and development lead times, VTOS solutions offer major competitive advantages by progressively eliminating the need for physical prototypes. A sustained growth Total consolidated revenue for fiscal year 2003, ending January 31st 2004, increased by 15% in real terms and 22% at constant exchange rates, compared to the previous year reaching 49 million euro. The software activity remained stable with 73% from licenses and 27% from services. The major acquisitions made in 2002 and 2003 accounted for 15% of revenue growth and took part in the strengthening of the Group's position on the American market. As in previous years, ESI Group maintained a strong international presence with 50% of turnover generated outside Europe and 79% of revenue outside. Listed on the Nouveau Marché of Euronext Paris, ESI Group employs almost 500 high-level specialists worldwide.
ESI Group and its global network of agents provide sales and technical support to customers in more than 30 countries. A key investment area: Research and Development ESI Group is making substantial R&D efforts and forms partnerships with leading academic and research laboratories in order to offer state-of-the-art solutions. ESI Group also provides high value-added services, worldwide through its subsidiaries located in Europe, Asia and Americas. Consulting projects with strategic industrial partners as well as European R&D contracts exemplify ESI Group's strong engineering knowledge and scientific expertise. |
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