New virtual prototype tool from Rockfield. (Packaging Equipment).Rockfield Software Ltd has recently developed a virtual prototyping tool for simulating the manufacture of shaped beverage and food cans. The aim of the system is to help clients make an informed decision. They are able to assess the feasibility of new shaped can designs and identify potential forming problems before time consuming and expensive trials are performed. The can forming process is completely modelled starting from the initial blank through draw, redraw To redisplay an image on screen whether text or graphics. The concept is that the first time elements are displayed, they are "drawn," and if something is changed, they are "redrawn." Applications often have a Refresh command that redraws the screen. and ironing preform pre·form tr.v. pre·formed, pre·form·ing, pre·forms 1. To shape or form beforehand. 2. To determine the shape or form of beforehand. n. 1. operations up to the final shape forming process. Several shaping techniques have been investigated including mechanical expansion operations, rheoforming and an explosive forming Explosive forming The shaping or modifying of metals by means of explosions. The explosives may be of either the detonating or deflagrating type. Explosive gas mixtures or stored gas at high pressure may also provide the motive power. process. Final shapes are predicted, taking into account springback effects and the stress-strain history of the material throughout all the forming stages, indicating where tearing is likely to occur. Rockfield has developed this technology within their commercial FE system, ELFEN, which has already been applied extensively to investigate other aspects of can design and forming processes including beading beading, n the scribing of a shallow groove (less than 0.5 mm in width or depth) on a cast that outlines the major connector. It is used to transfer the design to the investment cast and ensure tissue contact of the major connector. , seaming, aerosol dome design and axial axial /ax·i·al/ (ak´se-al) of or pertaining to the axis of a structure or part. ax·i·al adj. 1. Relating to or characterized by an axis; axile. 2. crush and panelling tests. Contact: Rockfield on tel: 01792 455577 for any further information |
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