With finite element theory-based software it is possible to minimize the trial-and-error process, shorten design time and reduce tooling costs by modeling complex engineering problems in a virtual environment for almost every sector and every process type. In addition, obtaining the same final product with less materials and processing in a virtual environment reduces part production costs.
Especially in the production of new parts in the sheet metal forming sector, the die design is made according to nominal dimensions and the dies are re-processed according to the errors such as spring back, tearing and wrinkling that occur on the real sheet metal part in the trials and these trials continue until the part is within the drawing tolerances. Molds finalized by trial-and-error cause loss of time, money, labor, and customer dissatisfaction.
On the other hand, in addition to metal forming processes, finite element theory is a savior for processes such as ingot casting, centrifugal casting and continuous casting for iron and steel production companies that do not have the chance to experience with low tonnages. By simulating the casting processes, trial castings in high tonnages are minimized and factors affecting casting quality such as shrinkage, segregation, porosity, solidification, turbulence, and runner blockage which cannot be evaluated instantaneously during the physical casting process can be examined.
Simultura team provides simulation service support in many areas, including but not limited to the following processes:
Finally, in addition to the simulation services, physical thermomechanical characterization experiments and “material cards” can be created in accordance with the material models used in finite element theory-based software, and data can be produced with much higher accuracy than the material data in the material libraries of those software. After obtaining the “material cards” created with the physical material samples received from the customer organization for the process planned to be realize, process recipes are delivered for the conditions (forming temperature range, forming speeds, suitable press type, post-forming heat treatment parameters etc.) for each alloy with the simulation studies. With this service, it is possible to ensure that the part after forming meets the requested dimensional requirements as well as the expected material properties.
Simultura Material Technologies was established in 2019 to provide consultancy and engineering services.