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Engineering Tool: Digital Automotive Plant Simulation Methods
Ingenieur-Tool: Simulationstools der digitalen Automobilfabrik
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:41:36
Abstract
Application of the special-purpose simulation and planning tool AUTOFORM for the digital modelling of manufacturing processes in sheet metal forming (car panels production). Introduction to virtual methods. Demonstration of industrial examples.
Objective
Modern FEM tools for virtual modeling of forming processes. The course provides following concepts: - Fundamentals of non linear Finite-Element-Methods (FEM) - The development of the virtual model - Material properties - Tool and contact conditions - Process evolution - Introduction to AUTOFORM software - Independent simulation exercises
Content
The simulation tool AUTOFORM allows the design of metal working manufacturing processes, optimization and additionally the possibility to examine the expected process robustness of fabrication processes. The methods are exemplified and the application of the software is exercised in the scope of this course.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 25
- Signup End
- 21.02.2020
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| colloquium |
Ingenieur-Tool: Simulationstools der digitalen Automobilfabrik
Blockkurs in der ersten Semesterwoche.
Der Kurs wird zum letzten Mal im FS20 angeboten.
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12 h semesterly |
Offered In
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Engineering Tools (The Engineering Tools courses are for MAVT Bachelor’s degree students only.)
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