R8 — Autoform

The Autoform R8 is a versatile metal forming system that can be used in a wide range of applications, including:

Minimize waste by predicting failures like fractures or wrinkling. Analyze springback and compensate for it in tooling design. Key Features and Enhancements in R8 autoform r8

Third-generation steels have extreme springback and edge fracture. AutoForm R8’s new fracture criteria (Modified Mohr-Coulomb) predicts edge cracking with 95% accuracy, compared to 75% in R7. This allows engineers to reduce laser trimming allowances from 15mm to 5mm, saving millions in scrap per year. The Autoform R8 is a versatile metal forming

EV battery trays are large, deep-drawn aluminum parts with tight flatness tolerances (sub-0.5mm). AutoForm R8's is critical here, as the tray heats unevenly during deep drawing. R8 predicts the cool-down distortion, allowing dies to be pre-compensated. AutoForm R8's is critical here, as the tray

For an automotive OEM (Ford, Toyota, Tesla) or a Tier 1 supplier (Magna, Gestamp), The reduction in physical tryout hits alone (often $50,000+ per die) pays for the software within a single tooling program.

However, if you are currently fighting springback in AHSS, suffering from unexplained splits in high-volume runs, or launching an aluminum-intensive EV platform,

Implementing the Autoform R8 into an existing production line is a straightforward process. The system is designed to be easily integrated with existing manufacturing systems, and Autoform provides comprehensive support and training to ensure a smooth transition.