Simufact
Simufact
Simufact is a comprehensive software solution from Hexagon that facilitates the simulation of various metal-forming processes, helping manufacturers optimize their operations. It covers key processes such as hot and cold forging, sheet metal forming, roll forming, open-die forging, and mechanical joining techniques like pressure welding. Designed to reduce material waste and production costs, Simufact replaces costly physical trials with virtual testing. Its modular approach enables manufacturers to tailor the solution to specific needs, whether for bulk forming, sheet metal forming, or mechanical joining.
Features
Simufact Additive
Simufact Additive is a simulation software designed for metal-based additive manufacturing processes, including Laser Powder Bed Fusion and Metal Binder Jetting. It predicts and compensates for issues like distortion, residual stresses, and thermal effects, ensuring "first-time-right" production. The software optimizes build orientation, part geometry, and process parameters to prevent defects such as porosity and lack of fusion, reducing the need for costly physical trials. With quick simulations and an intuitive interface, Simufact Additive helps manufacturers save time, reduce material waste, and improve part quality by addressing potential issues early in the design phase, while covering the entire AM process from build to post-processing.
Simufact Forming
Simufact Forming is a powerful simulation software for metal forming processes, including hot and cold forging, sheet metal forming, and mechanical joining. It helps manufacturers predict part defects such as cracks, springback, and underfilling, while optimizing tool design and material usage. Simufact Forming allows users to virtually simulate the entire manufacturing process, reducing costly physical trials and improving process efficiency. The software is easy to use with no expert knowledge required, providing quick simulations and accurate results for optimized production planning and reduced material waste.
Simufact Welding
Simufact Welding is a simulation software for optimizing welding processes, including arc welding, laser welding, and direct energy deposition. It predicts and mitigates welding distortions, stresses, and defects by simulating the entire welding process, including clamping, heat distribution, and material behavior. The software helps determine the optimal welding sequence and clamping strategy, reducing physical trials and material waste. Simufact Welding also offers insights into heat-affected zone properties, weld seam strength, and post-weld residual stresses, ensuring high-quality and reliable welded assemblies. Designed for ease of use, it allows welding experts to optimize processes without needing deep CAE knowledge, improving efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.