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



Figure 2.) Hot forging

Figure 10.) Cold heading

Figure 11.) Path welding

Figure 12.) Distortions after welding

Figure 13.) Aluminum T joint Simulation

Figure 14.) Adaptive mesh refinement

Figure 15.) Arc welding simulation

Figure 16.) Machining- material removal simulation

Figure 17.) Machining- material removal simulation

Figure 18.) Machining- material removal simulation, residual stresses


Figure 19.) Machining- material removal simulation, residual stresses

Figure 20.) Roll bending

Figure 21.) Drawing

Figure 22.) Deep Drawing