Benefits with DEFORM and ProCAST
- High-quality assembled products
- Feasibility check and predictive assembly
- Digital inspection of the assembly
- Elimination of rejects and reduction of defects
- Compliance with dimensional tolerances
- Reduced assembly times
- Reduced assembly costs
Assembly simulation: an advanced solution for dimensional conformity
Assembly is a critical stage of the production chain, where non-conformities often emerge, even when the individual components comply with their dimensional tolerances. Over the years we have found that compliance with specifications alone does not automatically guarantee the quality of the final assembly.
To address these situations, we have developed an advanced methodology, integrated into our simulation software, that makes it possible to analyze assembly behavior predictively. We build realistic digital assemblies, made up of models derived from different technologies: foundry castings, hot- and cold-forged parts, and extrusions.
Our working method is structured on three levels:
- 1. Nominal assembly on CAD: checking of closures, weld points and interferences to ensure the feasibility of the theoretical design.
- 2. Predictive assembly with simulated models: replacing CAD with geometries generated by ProCAST and DEFORM, taking into account shrinkage, springback and real deformations.
- 3. Digital inspection of the assembly: comparison with STL files from 3D scans, thanks to integration with ZEISS ZInspect, starting from the native format exported by ProCAST.
This methodology makes it possible to:
- Predict the conformity of the assembly before production;
- Reduce costs and times related to reworking or late changes;
- Avoid milling compensations that require die redesigns.
Write us to find out more about how to apply this advanced solution to your production.
What customers say about DEFORM and ProCAST:
The DEFORM and ProCAST assembly simulation software are American and have been optimized to be accurate, fast and simple.
- ZERO CHANGES IN PRODUCTIONThanks to predictive simulation, assemblies come out right first time, with no corrective actions during production.
- RELIABLE DIGITAL REALITYThe simulation results match the measurements from 3D scanning, making physical sampling unnecessary.
To purchase, rent or request a DEMO of the software, or if you would like a custom simulation service from our technical department, write to us or call us at +39 030 3365383.
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