Accuform T-SIM
T-SIM - Computer simulation of thermoforming
T-SIM is a software package for simulation of thermoforming. T-SIM predicts the final wall thickness distribution based on the specified processing parameters the pressure level, the speed of tools, the sheet temperature distribution, etc). T-SIM also can predict image distortion and pre-distortion.
Features of T-SIM
- WLF temperature dependency.
- Simulates positive / negative forming with / without plug assistance.
- Time dependent deformation is described by viscoelastic K-BKZ model.
- Three different damping functions for a better material data fit (strain hardening).
- Material database containing PE, PP, PET, PC, PMMA, etc.
- Imports general 3D molds from IGES format, VDA-FS via stereolithographic STL file and Patran Neutral file.
- All molds movable (up to 10 tools can be used in one simulation project).
- Time dependent sheet sagging included.
- Friction between stretched plastic material and tools.
- Heat transfer between material / molds and material / air.
- User-friendly setup of technological parameters with graphic.
- Windows context sensitive help, tutorials and hands-on examples.
- OpenGL included, allowing dynamic image rotation, zooming and panning. This enables fast shading or wireframes and contact visualization options.
- Easy, completely editable setup of T-SIM project for solver. Tight connection between initial project and result files.
- Many typical thermoforming problems solved and distributed on installation CD.
