3d Tutorial — Deform

Set the initial temperature of the workpiece (e.g., 1100°C for hot forging) and the dies. 6. Simulation Control and Running Before running, you must configure the solution parameters.

Use the positioning tools to place the die in the initial contact position with the workpiece. 3. Material Modeling

Assign a . For hot forging simulations, a Shear Friction factor (

This tutorial provides a foundational guide for setting up and running a simulation in DEFORM 3D. 1. Project Setup and Pre-Processing deform 3d tutorial

: Define the simulation title and mode (e.g., Deformation ). This is where you also enable features like Heat Transfer if your process involves temperature changes. 2. Defining Objects and Geometry

A standard forming simulation requires at least two types of objects:

Enable if you are simulating hot forging, as temperature radically alters material yield strength. Step 2: Object Definition Set the initial temperature of the workpiece (e

Your first simulation might crash. Your mesh might invert. Keep the "Remeshing" frequency high and watch the "Step Size" religiously.

Align your components in your CAD software relative to the global coordinate system before exporting.

Meshing converts continuous geometry into discrete elements for FEM calculations. DEFORM 3D generates tetrahedral meshes automatically and can also import hexahedral meshes created externally. Use the positioning tools to place the die

Monitor the step log. Look for the . If it stays consistently below 0.05, your simulation is mathematically stable. Phase 4: Post-Processor Evaluation and Analysis

of a ring), apply symmetry plane BCs to the appropriate faces.

: Define element sizes. Use "Absolute" mesh types for higher precision in critical zones (like chip thickness in machining).

As you progress, explore DEFORM’s advanced capabilities: user subroutines for custom material models, design of experiments (DOE) for parametric studies, and coupling with other CAE tools via the API. The software’s flexibility means you can simulate nearly any metal forming or heat treatment process with high fidelity.