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SUNGJIN FO-MA's Use of AFDEX for Improved Quality and Productivity in Automobile Component Precision Forgings

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Technology Category
  • Analytics & Modeling - Digital Twin / Simulation
Applicable Industries
  • Automotive
Applicable Functions
  • Product Research & Development
  • Quality Assurance
Use Cases
  • Digital Twin
  • Virtual Reality
Services
  • Testing & Certification
About The Customer
SUNGJIN FO-MA Inc. is a global company that specializes in cold forging. The company, established in 1986, prioritizes customer satisfaction and believes in constant and strategic innovation for sustainable growth. It has received the SQ Mark certificate from Hyundai and Kia Motors – Forging in 2001 and the INNO-BIZ certificate from the Korean government due to its heavy emphasis on innovation and expertise in forging technology. Over the years, SUNGJIN FO-MA has received various technical excellence awards and strongly advocates the use of simulation technology to achieve the best quality at a competitive price. The company attributes its long-term success to its consumers, employees, and technology.
The Challenge
SUNGJIN FO-MA Inc., a global company specializing in cold forging, faced a significant challenge in the prediction of precision forging processes with springback. Precision forging is a process where tight tolerances are a must, and the phenomenon of springback has a significant influence on the final shape of the product. Conventional forging processes are followed by cutting or trimming to achieve the final shape of the desired product. However, in precision forging, the springback phenomenon has to be considered during process design. The company was particularly concerned with the forging process of the intermediate yoke, a critical steering component, where the springback phenomenon is predominant in the region between the two ears.
The Solution
To tackle this challenge, SUNGJIN FO-MA turned to the elasto-plastic module of AFDEX through the Altair Partner Alliance. The company had realized the importance of FEM simulation of forging processes long back and now wanted to accurately predict the springback phenomenon. The intermediate yoke's forging process was simulated using AFDEX. During the unloading of the punch (5th stage), the two ears came closer towards each other due to springback. This springback amount was predicted and compared with experiments, and it was found that the simulation results matched very well. The use of AFDEX allowed SUNGJIN FO-MA to better design their process, increase productivity, and produce high-quality components.
Operational Impact
  • The use of the elasto-plastic module of AFDEX allowed SUNGJIN FO-MA to accurately predict the springback phenomenon, leading to a better process design and increased productivity. The simulation results matched very well with the experiments, providing the company with a reliable method to predict and manage the springback phenomenon. This has resulted in high-quality components and increased customer satisfaction. The company's technical team is looking forward to continuously improving their process design and forging processes to remain on top of the business in the coming years and remain a globally competent cold forging company.
Quantitative Benefit
  • Reduction in product development time
  • Highly accurate predictions of deformation
  • Increased component quality through optimal process design

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