ATACO Has Added State of the Art Production Simulation Software to Its Existing Pre-Production Planning and Design Process
Summary
In addition to the technical benefits, it is designed to provide when used in conjunction with expert engineering and die-making inputs, the software can eliminate weeks and often months from the commonly used trial and error method tool and die makers have used to develop dies that produce parts with the desired shape and physical characteristics. It is capable of determining blank shape and spring back for sheet metal parts and identifies formability problems such as wrinkles or cracks. This makes it possible for knowledgeable engineers to implement design changes earlier in the product life cycle, saving time and money. In its newly implemented process, ATACO engineers run FASTFORM® Advanced to assess formability risks and optimize material usage prior to releasing data to tooling. Its skills lie in the manufacture of complicated products such as deep draws, unusual shapes, and close tolerance components, along with comprehensive metal fabrication services, provided to meet unique customer needs in a broad variety of industries.