Non Linear FEA, Metals and Metal Forming
Utilizing Simufact metal simulation software, Innova has strong capabilities in both bulk forming (hot forging) and cold forming simulation of metals. Virtually every type of metal forming application can be simulated- accurately and quickly. Our metals database includes full TTT curves, grain size predication, and micro structure data.
A quick list of metal forming simulation capabilities:
Hot Forging
- Bulk Forming
- Upsetting
- Cogging
- Forward extrusions
- Backward extrusion
- Gear forming
- Open die
Cold forming
- Deep drawing
- Stretch forming
- Stamping/blanking
- Multi-stage forming
- Metal spinning
- Cold heading
- Bending
- Rolling
- Transverse rolling
- Ring rolling
Welding/ Mechanical Joining
- Spot welding
- Arc welding
- Line welding
- Rivets
- Bolts
- Clinching
- Machining simulation
![Figure 1.) Multi-axis forging](http://innovaengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fig1-1.png)
Figure 1.) Multi-axis forging
![fig1b](http://innovaengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fig1b.png)
![fig1c](http://innovaengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fig1c.png)
![Figure 2.) Hot forging](http://innovaengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fig2-2.png)
Figure 2.) Hot forging
![Figure 10.) Cold heading](http://innovaengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fig10-1.png)
Figure 10.) Cold heading
![Figure 11.) Path welding](http://innovaengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fig11.png)
Figure 11.) Path welding
![Figure 12.) Distortions after welding](http://innovaengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fig12.png)
Figure 12.) Distortions after welding
![Figure 13.) Aluminum T joint Simulation](http://innovaengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fig13.png)
Figure 13.) Aluminum T joint Simulation
![Figure 14.) Adaptive mesh refinement](http://innovaengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fig14.png)
Figure 14.) Adaptive mesh refinement
![Figure 15.) Arc welding simulation](http://innovaengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fig15.png)
Figure 15.) Arc welding simulation
![Figure 16.) Machining- material removal simulation](http://innovaengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fig16.png)
Figure 16.) Machining- material removal simulation
![Figure 17.) Machining- material removal simulation](http://innovaengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fig17.png)
Figure 17.) Machining- material removal simulation
![Figure 18.) Machining- material removal simulation, residual stresses](http://innovaengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fig18.png)
Figure 18.) Machining- material removal simulation, residual stresses
![Figure 19.) Machining- material removal simulation, residual stresses](http://innovaengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fig19a.png)
![Figure 19.) Machining- material removal simulation, residual stresses](http://innovaengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fig19b.png)
Figure 19.) Machining- material removal simulation, residual stresses
![Figure 20.) Roll bending](http://innovaengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fig20.png)
Figure 20.) Roll bending
![Figure 21.) Drawing](http://innovaengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fig21.png)
Figure 21.) Drawing
![Figure 22.) Deep Drawing](http://innovaengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fig22.png)
Figure 22.) Deep Drawing