Simufact
Simufact
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 is a cutting-edge simulation solution for metal additive manufacturing, supporting processes such as Laser Powder Bed Fusion and Metal Binder Jetting. It enables engineers to predict and compensate for challenges like distortion, residual stresses, and thermal effects—achieving first-time-right production with precision. By optimizing build orientation, geometry, and process parameters, it prevents defects such as porosity and lack of fusion before printing even begins.
Covering the entire AM workflow from build setup to post-processing, the software helps reduce costly trial runs and material waste while accelerating development. With fast simulations and an intuitive interface, it empowers manufacturers to design stronger, higher-quality components and bring innovation to market faster than ever.
Simufact Forming is a powerful simulation platform that brings metal forming processes to life, from hot and cold forging to sheet metal forming and mechanical joining. It enables manufacturers to visualize material flow in real time, predict potential defects such as cracks, springback, and underfilling, and refine tool designs for maximum efficiency. By virtually recreating the entire manufacturing process, it helps eliminate costly trial runs and accelerates production development. Designed for ease of use, it delivers fast, accurate results without requiring expert knowledge—empowering engineers to plan smarter, reduce material waste, and achieve consistently optimized performance.
Simufact Welding is engineering software that simulates the welding process to predict and reduce distortion, residual stresses, and weld-related defects. It supports arc welding, laser welding, and direct energy deposition, and models heat flow, clamping conditions, and material behavior throughout the weld sequence.
The software calculates the effects of welding on the heat-affected zone, weld seam strength, and post-weld residual stresses. It also identifies the optimal welding sequence and clamping strategy based on the simulated results.
By performing these analyses virtually, the need for physical trials is reduced, lowers material waste, and helps ensure consistent, reliable welded assemblies. It is designed so welding engineers can use it effectively without needing advanced CAE expertise.