DEFORMTM- 3D

DEFORM™-3D is a powerful process simulation system designed to analyze thethree-dimensional (3D) flow of complex manufacturing processes. DEFORM-3Dis a practical and efficient tool to predict the material flow in large-deformation processeswithout the cost and delay of shop trials. Typical applications include:

- turning - milling - forging- boring - drilling - heading- grooving - powder pressing - heat treatment

DEFORM is based on the finite element method. A reputation for astonishing accuracyhas developed after more than two decades of industrial applications. The robustsimulation engine is capable of predicting material flow and thermal behavior.

The Automatic Mesh Generator (AMG) produces an optimized mesh system, withlocal element size control based on the specific process being analyzed. This facilitatesthe enhanced resolution of geometric features while maintaining good control of the overallproblem size and computing requirements. A user-defined local mesh density providesadvanced users with a flexible control to meet their unique requirements.

While DEFORM-3D provides sophisticated analysis capabilities, the graphical userinterface is intuitive and easy to learn. A machining specific preprocessor streamlines thesetup of routine turning and drilling simulations. For more complex processes, thestandard preprocessor provides considerable flexibility in the problem setup.

DEFORM-3D is the foundation of a comprehensive modeling system that integrates rawmaterial production, forming, heat treatment and machining. The system can predict chipshape, cutting force, tool and workpiece temperature, tool wear and residual stress. Infact, the distortion resulting from residual stress of the entire part can be modeled.

DEFORM-3D continues the tradition of accuracy and state-of-the-art capabilities estab-lished in the early 1980’s. Scientific Forming Technologies Corporation has the experienceand background to provide unparalleled training and technical support.

Product Specifications

• Deformation and heat generation areautomatically calculated in anintegrated simulation environment.

• Three-dimensional simulation allowsthe analysis of complex geometry,which can not be accurately modeledusing 2D.

• Fully automatic optimized remeshing isperformed during simulation.

• The material models include elastic,rigid-plastic, thermal elasto-plastic,thermal rigid-viscoplastic, porousand rigid.

• Multiple deforming body simulationallows for the analysis of coupled toolstress analysis.

• The FEM engine predicts fracturebased on damage models.

• A self-contact boundary conditionallows a simulation to continue after achip curls into the workpiece.

• A machining specific preprocessor isavailable to simplify problem setup inDEFORM-3D.

• DEFORM-2D can be used to simulatemachining, using a plane strainapproximation.

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DEFORMTM- 3DComputer SystemRequirements

• DEFORM-3D runs on WINDOWSXP/2000 or Linux.

• The minimum recommendedconfiguration is:- 1 GB RAM,- 100 GB free disk space,- read/write DVD.

Licensing

• The FEM engine is licensed to run onone CPU. Parallel processingoptions are available using MPI.

• Node-Locked licenses support oneuser on one computer. Floatinglicenses are available to use within alocal area network.

General Information

• Training, support, regular updates andDEFORM Users Group meetings areavailable to active users.

• Outputs include graphics, raw data,hard copy and animation.

• The DEFORM Material Database,supplied by SFTC, includes over 230materials.

DEFORM-3D is powerful, yet easy to use. A customized user interface for machiningsimplifies problem setup for novice or casual users. The standard (open system)

interface is available for complex problems or unique requirements.

DEFORM-3D includes a very sophisticated postprocessor. Over and above the multipledocument interface (MDI), each postprocessing session is capable of displaying up tosix coupled viewports. The mesh, shape and temperature of the workpiece and endmill

are displayed in the above illustration. Using a this interface, it is easy tocompare two simulations with slightly different parameters.

DEFORM™ is a trademark of Scientific Forming TechnologiesCorporation. SFTC reserves the right to alter the prod-uct, price and/or computer system specifications at anytime without notice. The SFTC software license agreement,including terms and conditions of software purchase orlease, will be applicable. A perpetual license is subjectto a maintenance fee for upgrades and ongoing systemsupport.

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