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Software for
parts forming
Metal Forming Systems Inc develops and supplies process
design and FEA simulation software for the metal forming
industry. Software products include NAGFORM for design
of forming sequence and NAGSIM.2D/3D for simulation of
forging processes by finite element method (FEM).
NAGFORM determines a forming sequence for cold, warm
or hot forged parts, using forming rules and design logic
to create alternative ways of forming a part. Reusable
sequence design templates can be created for part families
such as Hex bolts, rivets or spark plugs. The program also
provides an efficient method of creating tool drawings and
has the capability to automatically generate 3D-SolidWorks
drawings of all NAGFORM part model and forging
sequence designs.
NAGSIM.2D/NAGSIM.3D are FEA forging simulation
programs for simulating cold, warm and hot forging
processes. These programs predict metal flow including the formation of laps, and non-fill conditions. The results also
provide critical information such as part and tool stresses, part strains, tensile damage, load stroke curve, grain flow and
tool deflection. Forging sequences created manually or through NAGFORM can be validated before building the tooling.
NAGSIM can also be used for sheet metal and wire draw applications.
The programs are designed to help the user design, develop and debug the forging process with minimum time, cost and
effort while cutting costs and improving the quality of the finished part.
Metal Forming Systems Inc – USA Fax: +1 734 981 4438 Email: Website:
3D images using NAGFORM ❍ ❍