Accuform developed tsim, thermoforming simulation software. It was attended by students and more than 20 participants from. Specialties engineering, simulation, injection molding simulation, blow molding simulation, thermoforming simulation, fem, digimat, moldex3d, tsim, bsim, 3d. The instantaneous outputs from the simulation are wall thickness, temperature, and stress distribution. Compuplast markets tsim thermoforming simulation software developed by tsim cz in the czech republic. Accuform developed tsim and bsim worlds leading software for simulation of thermoforming, blow molding and image distortion predistortion. Tsim is a simulation software package which predicts the final wall thickness distribution of a moulding before any moulds are cut and quickly predicts the effect of design improvements. Compuplast was established in 1990 and is a leading supplier of polymer processing simulation software. Tsim is a software package to simulate thermoforming, a manufacturing process where a plastic sheet is heated to a specific shape in a mold, and trimmed to. While it provides various additional tools for thermoforming, such as plug assists, its treatment on image. Process simulation for thermoforming is still new and far from perfected. By means of tsim, we can predict the mechanical behaviour of a part during the manufacturing process and the thickness distribution of the final. Processing problems with computer simulation john perdikoulias compuplast canada inc. Commercial software tsim developed by accuform corporation 29 is designed to simulate the process of thermoforming, so that the usability of the mold can be evaluated before fabricated.
A similar methodology can be further implemented for subsequent process steps such as forming and cooling or. The software enables the user to analyze the complex process, the physical behavior and to optimize the thermoforming product. And then we use tsim thermoforming digital simulation software to test our designbefore production tooling is ever produced, saving you valuable prototyping time. Compuplast and its wordwide network of representatives are also authorized agent for the tsim thermoforming and the bsim blow molding simulation software developed by accuform. Applications of simulation in thermoforming 20161012. Using this approach, it has been possible to reduce the development time and in turn the associated costs for automobile interior. Simpatec engineering asia consulting agency chonburi. Applications of simulation in thermoforming 20161012 youtube. Davids presentation will describe the benefits of simulation software for thermoforming tsim and blow moulding bsim. Handson sessions on virtual extrusion, tsim, thermoforming simulation, and bsim, blow molding simulation were conducted by resource persons from compuplast inc.
Compuplast also produces and markets the virtual extrusion laboratory simulation software and distributes thermoforming tsim and blow molding bsim simulation software. Computer simulation and experimental investigations of. This video is a quick demonstration of how easy it is to use tsim to perform a thermoforming simulation. We propose a method to fabricate textured 3d models using thermoforming. Manufacturing processes where thermoplastic preforms are stretched or squeezed and inflated into a mold cavity. Compuplast plastic injection molding simulation software. Accuform offers services and consultations in the field of blow molding ebmsbmibm and thermoforming. Potential faults such as webbing are easily identified and the software can be used in reverse to give accurate image distortion details for printing the flat sheet. For example, injection molders are not the only plastic processors that can benefit from process simulation software. Accuform sells the software through a network of representatives. It uses a viscoelastic kbkz material model to cover the most important effects of large deformation of plastics such as. G950 tsim basic tsim thermoforming simulation software are generated. For thermoforming and laminating as well as inmold graining img, the tsim simulation software used, makes a considerable contribution toward manufacturing highquality products quickly and costeffectively.
Software targets variety of processes plastics machinery. Simulation of preforming process in dry fibers or thermoconforming of preimpregnated materials made from thermostable or thermoplastic resins radioss software. Then you are encouraged to download our latest demo containing three typical thermoforming examples negative forming cup, positive forming large technical part and plug assisted forming tray. Tsim simulation software for thermoforming david russell. Numerical simulations thermoforming within this part of the course, simulations are performed in the tsim software package. Process simulation gathers momentum in blow molding in. Energy saving heaters benefit from ceramicx 15 years of expertise in the infrared heating of plastic sheet. The main feature is to visualise particular thermoforming process steps of a plastic sheet in a threedimensional space including all geometric. Tsim is a software package for simulation of thermoforming. This is a recording of a webinar, about the tsim thermoforming simulation software, presented on oct 12, 2016.
And tsim now offers much improved benefits for designers, moulders and toolmakers. For more information, please contact us at 18557659746 or send us an email at. Our engineers use proe computer aided design in combination with solid works 3d modeling software to digitally recreate your part, your packaging and our tooling. Computational thermoforming acm transactions on graphics. Simulation results are compared to available theoretical formulae for simple geometries. Tsim utilizes a nonlinear timedependent kbkz model which was proposed by kaye 1962 and bernstein et al. Improvements in thermoforming simulation by use of 3d digital. When you work with penda, you tap into a technical team with a combined average experience of over 25 years in product and thermoforming design, leveraging a variety of advanced tools to develop optimal concepts and rapid prototypes.
Accuform sro has developed tsim, a thermoforming simulation software package. Simulation software requires accurate materials data in order to make accurate predictions. It runs on a windows pc and includes a viscoelastic model and a database of common materials. A fully 3d version of compuplasts tsim software for thermoforming simulation is in the works, said perdikoulias.
Bsim blow molding simulation bsim is a software package to visualize and simulate blow molding. A similar methodology can be further implemented for subsequent process steps such as forming and cooling or even to validate the material data used in the simulation software. Tsim is a simulation software package which predicts the final wall thickness distribution of a moulding before any moulds are cut and quickly predicts the. Simulation in tsim predicts several webs wrinkles ipr. Accuform sells the software itself and also through a network of its representatives. America presented findings from several tests and case studies where hytac plug materials were used. David russell associates advisors in plastics david. Accuform in the czech republic announced a new version of its tsim thermoforming simulation software, available from compuplast north america. Rheoware rheology software simulation software for. Accuform products are being used by many of the worlds leading thermoforming equipment manufactures as a part of their daily design procedures. Tsim, thermoforming simulation software accuform, czech republic ipr 2007.
Tsim thermoforming simulation tsim is the simulation tool for modeling the complex manufacturing process of thermoforming. Advancing plastic thermoforming technologies the used. A visualisation of the results of a thermoforming process. Tsim software as shown in image above was used both to predict and optimize outcomes of a formed part. Tsim predicts the final wall thickness distribution based on the specified processing parameters the pressure level, the speed of tools, the sheet temperature distribution, etc. Tsim predicts image distortion and predistortion for inmold decoration process.
Tsim thermoforming simulation bsim blow molding simulation tsimfit material data fitting image distortion processing material measurement. Application of simulation software in polymer processing. Then you are encouraged to download our latest demo containing three typical thermoforming examples negative forming cup, positive forming large. The simulation software also asks the user to set up process parameters of a virtual thermoforming machine, such as heater zone settings, sheet movement, plug assist, draw boxes, and cooling rate of the mold. The software helps to optimise part design, tool design and processing conditions before a tool is cut. Simulation software is currently offered by five firms, and another is in a testing. A software package to simulate thermoforming, a manufacturing process where a plastic sheet is heated. Simulation software optimise designs and costs before a tool is cut. A software package to simulate thermoforming, a manufacturing process where a plastic sheet is heated to a specific shape in a mold, and trimmed to create a usable product. It also has a new mapping function for part thickness. Our transfer press simulation software is extremely easy to use and intuitive.
Differently from industrial techniques, which target mass production of a specific shape, we propose a combined hardware and software solution to manufacture customized, unique objects. Tsim predicts the final wall thickness distribution based on the specified processing parameters. The easy to use gui coupled with the super efficient solver have made this the. Recent advances in thermoforming have come in both software and machinery. Since then he has represented accuform, developers of tsim and bsim, in the uk. Tsim also can predict image distortion and predistortion. Design advice handson knowledge and publisher of two free design manuals. Tsim predicts the final wall thickness distribution. The tsim thermoforming simulation provides a very detailed and accurate prediction of what will happen during the forming process before you cut the tool or scrap any material. The tests include equibiaxial elongational viscosity at 3 strain rates, at 3 temperatures each. Published on dec 28, 2018 this video is a quick demonstration of how easy it is to use tsim to perform a thermoforming simulation.
Accuform also provides support, service and consultations. Tsim predicts the final wall thickness distribution based on the specified processing parameters pressure level, speed of tools, sheet temperature distribution etc. Results like warpage, cooling behavior or the final product weight enable the user to optimize the manufacturing process and the final product. Tsim software package for simulation of thermoforming. David russell, david russell associates will present tsim, simulation software for thermoplastics vacuum forming and blow moulding.
Tsim plug final height influence analysis thermoforming. This paper presents the simviewer computer program allowing users to visualise the results from the tsim simulation software made by accuform in the field of plastics thermoforming. The presentation describes some of the capabilities of the tsim, thermoforming simulation software. A new predistortion feature shows where to position decal graphics on the sheet prior to forming. Design guidelines for product engineers and designing for high pressure forming. But until now, precise data on materials behavior under thermoforming process conditions has been unavailable because testing procedures have been too costly and timeconsuming, says david liebing, a lead engineer at the institute. Aachen, germany was also employed for the prediction of thickness distribution under different processing conditions. The video also demonstrates some of the post processing features. A similar methodology can be further implemented for subsequent process steps such as forming and cooling or even to validate the material data used in. Tsim s whatif facility can be used to quickly optimise designs and moulding conditions.
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