Course catalog

  • Introduction to Actran and Acoustics

    About this Course:
    Get introduced to acoustics and how you can perform acoustic simulations with Actran. This course will cover the following topics:

    • Introduction to Actran and Acoustics
    • Actran Overview
    • Introduction to Acoustics
    • Actran General Organization
    • Acoustic Simulation.

    Pre-Requisites
    NA

  • Powertrain Radiation

    About this Course:
    Get introduced to acoustic radiation and treatment of powertrain components topics with Actran. This course will cover the following topics:

    • The BC mesh Boundary Condition
    • An Introduction to Acoustic Treatment
    • An Introduction to the Actran Graphical User Interface (meshing, analysis handling, post-processing) and HPC.

    Pre-Requisites
    Introduction to Actran and Acoustics

  • Panel Transmission Loss

    About this Course:
    Learn how you can perform vibroacoustic simulations with Actran. This course will cover the following topics:

    • The Transmission Loss setup in Actran
    • An Introduction to Acoustic Treatment
    • An Introduction to the Actran Graphical User Interface (meshing, analysis handling, post-processing) and HPC.

    Pre-Requisites
    Introduction to Actran and Acoustics

  • Duct Propagation

    About this Course:
    Get introduced to acoustic propagation in ducts and how you can model acoustic duct modes with Actran. This course will cover the following topics:

    • Acoustic Radiation and Duct Propagation
    • Dissipation in Perforated Plates
    • An Introduction to the Actran Graphical User Interface (meshing, analysis handling, post-processing) and HPC

    All topics are accompanied by their respective exercises.

    Pre-Requisites
    Introduction to Actran and Acoustics

  • HVAC Noise

    About this Course:
    Get introduced to aeroacoustics topics with Actran. This course will cover the following topics:

    • An Introduction to Aero-acoustics with Actran
    • Aero-acoustic Guidelines and Signal Processing
    • An Introduction to the Actran Graphical User Interface (meshing, analysis handling, post-processing) and HPC

    All topics are accompanied by their respective exercises.

    Pre-Requisites
    Introduction to Actran and Acoustics

  • ADM701: Complete Multibody Dynamics Analysis with Adams

    40 hours - Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials with audio from Subject Matter Experts, Workshops with Model Files, and Demo Videos

    About this Course:
    Beginner: This course provides a foundation of skills needed to begin using Adams' powerful virtual prototyping, testing and visualization capabilities.

  • ADM702: Fundamentals of Multibody Dynamics Analysis with Adams

    16 hours – Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials with audio from Subject Matter Experts, Workshops with Model Files, and Demo Videos

    About this Course:
    Beginner: This course provides a basic understanding of Adams Solver and Adams View. This course is a pre-requisite for Adams Car (ADM740) and/or Adams Chassis (ADM761) training classes. Presented in this class are all of the basics of building models in Adams View (PARTs, JOINTs, MOTIONs, forces, function expressions, simulation types), running simulations with Adams Solver and simple plotting with Adams PostProcessor. Users who intend to do moderate model creation/optimization in either Adams View or Adams Car Template Builder are strongly encouraged to take the ADM701 Complete Multibody Dynamics Analysis with Adams class instead of this one.

     

  • ADM703A: Advanced Modeling Elements and Techniques with Adams Solver

    8 hours – Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops and Model Files

    About this Course:

    Advanced: This class is intended for moderately experienced Adams users wanting to expand their knowledge of advanced modeling elements and techniques in Adams Solver. Advanced modeling elements are entities such as the discrete flex link in Adams View, the general constraint (GCON) and the differential equation (DIFF) elements. The use of these elements with scripting & function expression logic, new SENSOR functionality and advanced function expressions in Adams Solver will be discussed.

  • ADM703B: Adams Solver Theory: Achieving Robust, Converged Solutions

    16 hours – Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops and Model Files

    About this Course:
    Intermediate: This course provides knowledge of Adams Solver theory with an emphasis on tying theoretical concepts back to Adams Solver solutions settings (ERROR, HMAC, SI2, MAXIT, etc.). Strategies for creating robust models and sensible solution control settings are a focus. The various phases of solution (statics, kinematics, dynamics) are covered in detail and best practices for each are identified.

  • ADM703C: Writing User Subroutines in Adams Solver

    8 hours – Online Self-Paced Course

    Course Materials, Workshops and Model Files

    About this Course:

    Advanced: This course teaches how to create Adams Solver user subroutines. Initial setup with pre-existing libraries is considered, followed by the types of Adams Solver elements, which can be over-ridden. Dealing with user input is considered along with usage of the many built-in utility subroutines. Querying Adams Solver for system state information (displacements, velocities, forces, etc.) is covered in detail, followed by initialization (FLAG) and differencing (DFLAG) considerations.

  • ADM704A: Advanced Parametrics, Design Sensitivity, and Optimization using Adams View

    16 hours - Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials with audio from Subject Matter Experts, Workshops with Model Files, and Demo Videos

    About this Course:
    Beginner: This course teaches how to parameterize a model in order to determine how different modeling parameters influence the design and how to iterate on those to achieve the optimal design using Design Studies, Design of Experiments (DOE) and Optimization capabilities in Adams View.

  • ADM704B: Automating Tasks using Adams View Scripting, Macros, and GUI Customization

    16 hours - Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials with audio from Subject Matter Experts, Workshops with Model Files, and Demo Videos

    About this Course:
    Beginner: This course teaches how to automate tasks in Adams View for efficiency. The Adams View Command Language is studied in detail along with looping, macros and the creation of custom menus and dialog boxes.

  • ADM705: Python Scripting in Adams

    Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops with Model Files

    This class is both an introduction to the Python programming language and the Adams Python interface API. The Python introduction section has comprehensive background and examples on:

    • Basic types, lists, dictionaries
    • List comprehensions, filtering & sorting.
    • Logic, flow control & looping
    • Functions, automatic documentation
    • Object oriented methods using class structures
    • File handling, string processing & efficient search

    The Adams Python-specific content includes:

    • The class structure in Adams
    • Getting object references, setting properties
    • Creating new elements, iterating through existing collections
    • Examples of cmd script translations.

     

  • ADM706: Adams Explore

    Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops with Model Files

    Topics Covered:

    • The Workbook Format
    • Submitting and Handling Jobs
    • Working with the Web Server and Job Server
    • Functionality for Adams Analyst and Adams Experts

     

  • ADM710: Flex Body Dynamics and Modal Stress Recovery using Adams

    24 hours - Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials with audio from Subject Matter Experts, Workshops with Model Files, and Demo Videos

    About this Course:
    Beginner: This course teaches how to use Adams Flex to incorporate flexibility into your Adams models and is primarily focused on using component modal synthesis via the Modal Neutral File (MNF) and Adams View.

     

  • ADM711: Control System Integration with Adams using MATLAB or Easy5

    16 hours - Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials with audio from Subject Matter Experts, Workshops with Model Files, and Demo Videos

    About this Course:
    Beginner: This course teaches how to connect your Adams model to control systems developed in MATLAB or Easy5. Techniques for combining linear, nonlinear, continuous and sampled control systems with your Adams model are presented, along with tutorials. Converting your MATLAB or Easy5 model into a native Adams entity via Control System Import to run the combined model completely within Adams will also be discussed. Other topics presented include an overview of all System Elements, including State Variables, Differential Equations, Linear State Equations, and General State Equations to develop models (e.g. control systems) supplemental to your mechanical model.

  • ADM720: Frequency Domain Analysis using Adams Vibration

    8 hours – Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops and Model Files

    About this Course:
    Beginner: This course teaches how to perform frequency-domain analysis. Using Adams Vibration, you can study forced vibrations within the Adams model at isolated instances. The results from Adams Vibration can be used in noise/vibration/harshness (NVH) studies.

  • ADM730: Design of Experiments (DOE) and Stochastics (Monte Carlo) Analysis using Adams

    8 hours - Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials with audio from Subject Matter Experts, Workshops with Model Files, and Demo Videos

    About this Course:
    Intermediate: This course teaches how to create factors and responses in your model, understand how Design Variable range settings work, create complex response definitions in Adams, understand DOE Screening/Response Surface Strategies, become comfortable with DOE output statistics, create Monte Carlo variation studies and effectively create and run large design variation studies.

  • ADM740: Vehicle Modeling and Simulation using Adams Car

    32 hours - Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials with audio from Subject Matter Experts, Workshops with Model Files, and Demo Videos

    About this Course:
    Beginner to Intermediate: This course provides a comprehensive overview of Adams Car that ranges from the basics of subsystem adjustment through to progressively more advanced topics such as event creation, template creation, tire selection, control system integration, flexible body swapping and much more.

  • ADM741: Vehicle Modeling and Simulation using Adams Driveline

    8 hours – Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops and Model Files

    About this Course:
    Beginner: This course teaches how to create assemblies of suspensions and full vehicles, including driveline components, and then analyze them to understand their performance and behavior. Presented in the class are all the basics of building models in Adams Driveline (engine, gearbox, prop shafts and differentials), running simulations and simple plotting with Adams PostProcessor.

  • ADM742: Adams Tire

    16 hours – Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops and Model Files

    Topics Covered:

    • Introduction and Overview
    • Tire Modeling Important Aspects
    • Tire Testrig and contact Models
    • Road Model Comparison and Road Builder
    • Tire Model Parameters

     

  • ADM743: Formula SAE Applications using Adams Car

    8 hours - Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials with audio from Subject Matter Experts, Workshops with Model Files, and Demo Videos

    About this Course:
    Beginner: This course teaches Adams Car for Formula SAE (FSAE) competition students. Students will learn how to customize the FSAE database example and analyze vehicle kinematics and dynamics with Adams Car.

  • ADM744: Adams Car Driving Machine

    Course Overview: The Adams Car Driving Machine is used to perform full-vehicle analyses. The Driving Machine drives your virtual vehicle according to your instructions much like a test driver would drive an actual vehicle.

    This class is a comprehensive overview of Adams Car driver that ranges from the basics of driving machine to progressively more advanced topics such as steering controls, gear -clutch, throttle-brake controls, smartdriver and much more.

    Pre- Requisites: ADM740 - Adams Car

    Topics covered:

    • Fundamentals of driving machine
    • Open loop Control
    • Closed Loop machine control
    • Adams Smartdriver
  • ADM745: Adams Car Electric Vehicle Modeling

    Course Description: Using Adams Car and Easy5 to model electric vehicle motor & powertrain configurations. Incorporating electric motor models into the vehicle model using the Functional Mockup Interface (FMI) standard. Merging Driver Assist System (DAS) models into an existing Adams Car model.

    Pre-requisites (if any): ADM740 (Adams Car), ADM711 (Adams Controls)

    Topics Covered:

    • Adams Car templates for managing different eMotor configurations (FWD, RWD, AWD)
    • eMotor creation using spline-based methods
    • eMotor creation using detailed FMU models from other packages (Matlab, Easy5, MapleSim, etc)
    • Regenerative braking implementation in Adams Car
    • Driver Assist System (DAS) integration using the FMI standard (Torque Vectoring model created in Easy5)

    Version: 2021.0.1 or higher

  • ADM750: Gear, Belt, and Chain Modeling with Adams Machinery

    8 hours - Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials with audio from Subject Matter Experts, Workshops with Model Files, and Demo Videos

    About this Course:
    Beginner: This course teaches how to build detailed models containing belts, chains or gears with Adams Machinery.

  • ADM761: Basic Suspension and Full Vehicle Analysis using Adams Chassis

    8 hours – Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops and Model Files

    About this Course:
    Beginner: This course teaches how to perform Basic Suspension and Full Vehicle Analysis using Adams Chassis.

  • ADM7N2: Adams Tracked Vehicle

    Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops with Model Files

    Topics Covered:

    • Welcome to Adams Tracked Vehicle Training
    • Introducing Adams Tracked Vehicle
    • Basic Concepts
    • Creating and Adjusting Subsystems
    • Creating and Simulating Suspensions
    • Creating and Simulating Full Vehicles
    • Track System Setup
    • String Track
    • Soft Soil
    • Building Templates
    • Adams Tracked Vehicle Components
    • Communicators
    • Importing CAD Geometry
    • Using Flexible Bodies
    • Exploring Templates
  • ADN701: Adams Modeler Overview

    About this Course:
    This course gives a general overview of the main capabilities and workflows of Adams Modeler. It covers, the user interface, model creation, simulation, results review, integration with the Adams View interface mode and creation of linear flexible bodies.

    Pre- Requisites
    ADM701 (Complete Multibody Dynamics Analysis with Adams) and ADM710 (Flex Body Dynamics and Model Stress Recovery using Adams)

    Topics covered

    • Adams Modeler Interface,
    • CAD Body Editing,
    • Joints, Motions, Function Expressions,
    • Contacts and Generative Behavior,
    • Flexible Body Import
    • Flexible Body Generation
  • GAT101: Advance drivetrain modelling with Adam Gear AT

    16 hours - Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops and Model Files

    About this Course:
    This course will give you the foundation of skills you'll need to use Adams' plugin Gear AT. This base course explains the theory behind the plugin, advantages, difference and consistency to classical approaches. Also, you are guided through the first steps of practical usage of Gear AT.

    Topics Covered:

    • Short summary of available approaches to simulate/calculate gears
    • Description of the technology/workflow to simulate gears in Gear AT
    • Step-by-step tutorial how to create correct gear shapes
    • Step-by-step tutorial how to create Gear AT gears for Adams
    • Step-by-step tutorial how to set up gear meshing behavior
    • Description of the available methods to apply topology modifications and manufacturing errors
    • Step-by-step tutorial how to define and apply shape modifications
    • Introduction, how to evaluate gear specific results
  • Introduction to Multi-scale Material Modeling using Digimat

    Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops with Model Files

    The objective of the Digimat Introductory Training is to give a first view of the Digimat products to a new customer or prospect. The content of this training focuses on the workflow and the hands-on exercises. The theoretical aspects of Digimat's capabilities are not presented.

    Topics:

    • Digimat-MF & Digimat-MX – Definition and calibration of a Digimat material
    • Digimat-RP – Use of a Digimat material in Marc structural analysis. Capture the anisotropic and non-linear behavior of the material.

     

  • Chopped Fiber Reinforced Plastic

    Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops with Model Files

    Key to the success of your structural application is to take into account the effect of the manufacturing process that drives the local microstructure in the composite component. Because composite materials exhibit a highly anisotropic behaviour, the local microstructure will contribute to the composite material and final component performances. This course will enable you to implement a complete solution to be able to optimize and validate the structural design of your part, assess its feasibility and evaluate its performances, including stiffness and failure among others. The methodology is developed with a specific focus on the best practices of the software usage and a comprehensive understanding of the results.

    In this training, the following suite of Digimat modules will be covered:

    • Digimat-MF is used to understand and create a Digimat material model. A Digimat material model is predictive for any microstructure and loading condition.
    • Digimat-MX enables to reverse-engineer a Digimat material model from experimental data. The Digimat material database contains an extensive set of Digimat material models provided by different material suppliers and can further be extended with your data.
    • Digimat-MAP is used to transfer manufacturing data from a processing mesh to the structural mesh of your application.
    • Digimat-RP provides an easy, complete and comprehensive solution to couple manufacturing data and Digimat material models with the CAE code of your choice. A fiber orientation estimator integrated within the solution will also be presented.

     

  • Continuous Fiber Reinforced Plastic

    Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops with Model Files

    Many of the arising new technologies are owed to the development of new composite materials. The material properties determine the performances that can be achieved. The in-depth and thorough understanding of materials at the microscopic scale is therefore required to predict the performances at the macroscopic scale. In this course, you will gain insight into materials and investigate the microscopic mechanisms that dominate the macroscopic properties. You will virtually evaluate the performance of new composite materials to be able to identify promising candidates providing the targeted features. The training will also consider tips and recommendations for the calibration of new composite materials.

    In this training, the following suite of Digimat modules will be covered:

    • Digimat-MF relies on the mean field homogenization to combine the per-phase properties of the composite constituents with microstructural information to generate a model-based representative volume element.
    • Digimat-MX will assist you in the procedure to determine the constituents’ parameters that enable to predict the composite performances.
    • Digimat-FE considers a finite element analysis of a realistic representative volume element to gain an in-depth view into composites by direct investigation.
    • Digimat-VA is used to generate virtual allowable and compute the behaviour of unnotched, open hole and filled hole coupons among others

     

  • scFLOW Demonstration - Simple Thermo-Fluid Analysis

    Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops with Model Files
    Applicable Software: scFLOW

    The main objectives of this course are to enable attendees to become familiar with the operations of scFLOW. In this course, attendees will be able to learn the rough operations of scFLOW through the simple sample.

    Course Outline:

    1. Outline of Analysis in scFLOW
    2. Create Input data
    3. Execute Analysis
    4. Check output results
    5. About User Guides
  • scFLOW Introductory Seminar

    Description

    The main objectives of this course are to enable attendees to become familiar with the initial set-up of scFLOW. Attendees will also learn about available user resources including training.

    Attendees will gain knowledge of:

    • Initial set-up and software configuration
    • Recommended training materials

    Course Outline:

    1. Initial settings and launching of scFLOW modules
    2. Recommended training
  • scSTREAM 102 - An Introduction to scSTREAM

    Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops with Model Files
    Applicable Software: scSTREAM

    The objective of this course is to introduce the novice scSTREAM user to intermediate level details of the set-up, execution and analysis of a typical thermo-fluid simulation in building design. The hands-on example concerns thermal management of interior living spaces.

    Recommended pre-requisite: scSTREAM 101 video

    Attendees will gain knowledge of:

    • Importing CAD data, material libraries and parts attributes
    • Defining geometry, materials and attributes using scSTREAM tools
    • Analysis settings for thermo-fluid simulation of living space
    • Monitoring the simulation during execution
    • Standard post-processing methods

    Course Outline:

    1. scSTREAM program structure and operational procedure
    2. Intermediate example: Hospital room
      • Importing data for geometry, materials and attributes
      • Setting analysis conditions
      • Mesh generation
      • Solver execution and monitoring
      • Intermediate post-processing
    3. Contacting the Technical Support team
    4. Additional Content
      • Setting up the hospital case manually (no imports)
  • scSTREAM for Architecture - At a Glance

    Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops with Model Files
    Applicable Software: scSTREAM

    The scSTREAM for Architecture - At a Glance webinar is designed to be the quickest way to learn about scSTREAM in the architecture industry!

    This presentation will cover:

    • Basics of CFD
    • Examples of CFD in architecture
    • Overview of scSTREAM
    • Functions directly related to architecture and building

    This presentation is intended to give the audience an overview of scSTREAM's functions and features. Specifically, this video is meant to inform architects and engineers in the architecture and building industry.

  • scSTREAM for Electronics 101 An Introduction

    Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops with Model Files
    Applicable Software: scSTREAM / HeatDesigner

    The main objectives of this course are to enable attendees to become more familiar with the initial set-up and basic operation of scSTREAM used for electronics applications.

    Attendees will gain knowledge of:

    • Initial set-up and software configuration
    • Software structure and standard files
    • Using the scSTREAM interface
    • Basic operational procedure
    • Importing CAD data
    • Generation of a simple mesh
    • Basic post-processing methods
    • Recommended training materials

    Course Outline:

    1. Initial settings and launching of scSTREAM modules
    2. Recommended training
    3. scSTREAM interface and program structure
    4. Introductory example: Cell phone
      • Importing geometry data
      • Setting analysis conditions
      • Mesh generation
      • Solver execution
      • Basic post-processing
    5. Contacting the Technical Support team
  • scSTREAM for Electronics 102 An Introduction
  • scSTREAM Introductory Seminar

    Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops with Model Files
    Applicable Software: scSTREAM

    The main objectives of this course are to enable attendees to become familiar with the initial set-up and basic operation of scSTREAM. Attendees will also learn about available user resources including training.

    Attendees will gain knowledge of:

    • Initial set-up and software configuration
    • Software structure and standard files
    • Using the scSTREAM interface
    • Basic operational procedure
    • Generation of a simple mesh
    • Basic post-processing methods
    • Recommended training materials

    Course Outline:

    1. Initial settings and launching of scSTREAM modules
    2. Recommended training
    3. scSTREAM interface and program structure
    4. Introductory example
      • Creating a simple geometry
      • Setting analysis conditions
      • Mesh generation
      • Solver execution
      • Basic post-processing
  • Introduction to Multi-scale Material Modeling using Digimat

    Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops with Model Files

    The objective of the Digimat Introductory Training is to give a first view of the Digimat products to a new customer or prospect. The content of this training focuses on the workflow and the hands-on exercises. The theoretical aspects of Digimat's capabilities are not presented.

    Topics:

    • Digimat-MF & Digimat-MX – Definition and calibration of a Digimat material
    • Digimat-RP – Use of a Digimat material in Marc structural analysis. Capture the anisotropic and non-linear behavior of the material.

     

  • Chopped Fiber Reinforced Plastic

    Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops with Model Files

    Key to the success of your structural application is to take into account the effect of the manufacturing process that drives the local microstructure in the composite component. Because composite materials exhibit a highly anisotropic behaviour, the local microstructure will contribute to the composite material and final component performances. This course will enable you to implement a complete solution to be able to optimize and validate the structural design of your part, assess its feasibility and evaluate its performances, including stiffness and failure among others. The methodology is developed with a specific focus on the best practices of the software usage and a comprehensive understanding of the results.

    In this training, the following suite of Digimat modules will be covered:

    • Digimat-MF is used to understand and create a Digimat material model. A Digimat material model is predictive for any microstructure and loading condition.
    • Digimat-MX enables to reverse-engineer a Digimat material model from experimental data. The Digimat material database contains an extensive set of Digimat material models provided by different material suppliers and can further be extended with your data.
    • Digimat-MAP is used to transfer manufacturing data from a processing mesh to the structural mesh of your application.
    • Digimat-RP provides an easy, complete and comprehensive solution to couple manufacturing data and Digimat material models with the CAE code of your choice. A fiber orientation estimator integrated within the solution will also be presented.

     

  • Continuous Fiber Reinforced Plastic

    Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops with Model Files

    Many of the arising new technologies are owed to the development of new composite materials. The material properties determine the performances that can be achieved. The in-depth and thorough understanding of materials at the microscopic scale is therefore required to predict the performances at the macroscopic scale. In this course, you will gain insight into materials and investigate the microscopic mechanisms that dominate the macroscopic properties. You will virtually evaluate the performance of new composite materials to be able to identify promising candidates providing the targeted features. The training will also consider tips and recommendations for the calibration of new composite materials.

    In this training, the following suite of Digimat modules will be covered:

    • Digimat-MF relies on the mean field homogenization to combine the per-phase properties of the composite constituents with microstructural information to generate a model-based representative volume element.
    • Digimat-MX will assist you in the procedure to determine the constituents’ parameters that enable to predict the composite performances.
    • Digimat-FE considers a finite element analysis of a realistic representative volume element to gain an in-depth view into composites by direct investigation.
    • Digimat-VA is used to generate virtual allowable and compute the behaviour of unnotched, open hole and filled hole coupons among others

     

  • DYT101 : Dytran Structures and Fluids
  • DYT103 : Introduction to Airbag Analysis And Occupant Safety Using Dytran
  • EAS101 - Dynamic System Modeling and Simulation using Easy5
  • EAS103 - Modeling and Simulation of Fluid Power Systems using Easy5
  • EAS105 - Modeling and Simulation of Gas Systems using Easy5
  • EAS106 - Overview and Usage of the Easy5 Matrix Algebra Tool
  • EAS107 - Modeling and Simulation of Multi-Phase Fluids using Easy5
  • EAS108 - Working with Libraries and Custom Components in Easy5
  • EAS109 - Modeling and Simulation of Electric System using Easy5
  • EAS110 - Interfacing Easy5 with Other Software
  • EAS111 - Python Scripting in Easy5
  • Advanced Formability Analysis

    2-Day course

    This course provides an understanding of stamping failures through analysis of metallurgical properties and behavior of steel during forming processes. It will provide a detailed review of the latest material grades (including advanced high strength and dual phase materials) and countermeasures for addressing stamping defects. A methodology for Successful Failure Analysis using metallurgical, die & part, and press perspectives will be presented. 

    Course outline:  

    1.0 Overview of Failure Analysis  
    1.1 Methodology for Successful Failure Analysis
    1.2 Die and Part Investigation
    1.3 Press Investigation
    1.4 Material Examination
    1.5 Summary 

    2.0 Analysis of Material Properties on Formability 
    2.1 Mechanisms of Elastic and Plastic Deformation  
    2.2 Stress, Strain and Mechanical Properties 
    2.3 Advanced Stamping Materials 
    2.4 Circle Grid Analysis and the Forming Limit Diagram 
    2.5 Effect of n-Value 
    2.6 Effect of r-Value  
    2.7 Strain Aging 
    2.8 Stages of Deformation and Mechanisms of Fracture 
    2.9 Die Surface Treatment 
    2.10 Summary  

    3.0 Formability Analysis  
    3.1 Countermeasures for Die Related Issues 
    3.2 Countermeasures for Markings on a Part 
    3.3 Countermeasures for Forming Related Issues 
    3.4 Summary 
    Group Exercise: Identify the Countermeasures for Stamping Failures  

    4.0 Evaluation of a Failure Analysis  
    4.1 Background Information for a Failure Analysis 
    4.2 Review of Case Studies 
    4.3 Summary 
    Group Exercise: Determine the Root Cause of a Failure Analysis  
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    To find out more, contact us.
  • Advanced Stamping Materials

    1-Day course

    The objective of this course is to provide an understanding of the applications, benefits and guidelines for Advanced Stamping Materials. It will include Advanced High Strength Steels (AHSS), Dual Phase and Trip steels. Recommendations for part design with respect to issues related to die maintenance, manufacturing, and welding will be provided. 

    Course outline: 

    1.0 Steel Making
    1.1 The Composition of Steel Mass
    1.2 Steel Making Overview
    1.3 Raw Materials
    1.4 Iron Making
    1.5 Steel Making
    1.6 Casting
    1.7 Hot Rolling
    1.8 Cold Rolling, Annealing, and Tempering
    1.9 Galvanizing 

    2.0 Material Properties  

    2.1 Material Properties 
    2.2 Factors of Material Properties 
    2.3 Tensile Test
    2.4 Stress-Strain Diagram
    2.5 Deformation
    2.6 Yield Strength
    2.7 Tensile Strength
    2.8 Elongation
    2.9 N-Value
    2.10 R-Value 
    2.11 Anisotropy 
    2.12 Mechanical vs. Material Properties

    3.0 Formability Analysis 
    3.1 Formability  
    3.2 Factors of Formability  
    3.3 Strain 
    3.4 Circle Grid 
    3.5 Strain Analysis
    3.6 Applying the Circle Grid
    3.7 Measuring Circle Grid
    3.8 Measuring Surface Strain
    3.9 Forming Diagram
    3.10 Thinning Analysis
    3.11 Skin Panel Strain Analysis
    3.12 Argus Analysis 

    4.0 Microstructure and Strengthening Mechanisms 
    4.1 Conventional Steel 
    4.2 Microstructure Basics 
    4.3 Conventional Steel Microstructure 
    4.4 Mild Steel
    4.5 Solid Solution Strengthening
    4.6 Work Hardening
    4.7 Bake Hardening
    4.8 Precipitation Hardening 

    5.0 Advanced High Strength Steels
    5.1 CAFÉ Trends
    5.2 Material Trends 
    5.3 Advanced High Strength Steel
    5.4 Dual Phase Steel
    5.5 Trip Steel
    5.6 Complex Phase and Martensitic Steel
    5.7 Emerging Advanced High Strength Steels
    5.8 AHSS Mix Predictions 

    6.0 AHSS Mix Predictions 
    6.1 Strength vs Elongation 
    6.2 Work Hardening at Low Strain 
    6.3 Bake Hardening  
    6.4 Fatigue Strength 
    6.5 Case Study 1- Downgauge Opportunity  
    6.6 Dent Resistance 
    6.7 Stiffness
    6.8 N-Value
    6.9 Case Study- Material Optimization Opportunity
    6.10 R-Value
    6.11 TRIP Steel Draw-ability
    6.12 Total Elongation & Bending
    6.13 Local Elongation (a.k.a. Edge Cracking)
    6.14 Case Study 3 Formability Comparison
    6.15 Dual Phase Steel Forming Limit Diagram
    6.16 Case Study 4 – Downgauge Opportunity 
    6.17 TRIP and Martensitic Steel FLD  

    7.0 Managing Dimensional Instability 
    7.1 Springback and Dimensional Instability  
    7.2 Part Design 
    7.3 Process Design & Control 
    7.4 Hot Forming
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    Who should attend?

    Product, Design, Process, Manufacturing, Quality, Tooling Engineers and Tool & Die Makers.

    To find out more, contact us.

  • Basic Formability

    3-Day course

    The objective of this course is to understand the inputs into a stamping operation and how to interpret the results. The effects of parameters such as geometry, material properties, press curves, and binder & blank holder capabilities are thoroughly discussed. It teaches the fundamentals of analyzing a part by understanding its markings and how to evaluate its severity. 

    Course outline: 

    1.0 Understanding Material Properties 
    1.2 How a Stamping Holds its Shape  
    1.3 Effect of n and r-Values on Forming 
    1.4 Typical, n, r and Yield Strength for Different Materials

    2.0 Circle Grid and Thinning Strain Analysis 

    2.1 Use of Circle Grid and Thinning Strain Analysis 
    2.2 How to Apply Circle Grids
    2.3 Determining and Plotting Major and Minor Strains
    2.4 Concept of Forming Limit Diagram
    2.5 Determining the Position of the Forming Limit Curve for Different Materials
    2.6 Interpretation of Results
    2.7 How to Perform Thinning Strain Analysis 
    2.8 Benefits of Thinning Strain Analysis (TSA)

    3.0 Overview of the Press

    3.1 Press Terminology 
    3.2 Type of Presses 
    3.3 Countermeasures for Forming Related Issues 

    4.0 Understanding Stamping Dies 
    4.1 Terminology of a Stamping Die 
    4.2 Types of Stamping Dies 
    4.3 Die/Press Combination 

    5.0 Understanding the Markings on a Component
    5.1 Introduction 
    5.2 Definition of Terms 
    5.3 Movement of Punch and Die Impact Lines or Feature Lines 
    5.4 Positioning of Drawbeads and Material Movement Through Them 
    5.5 Understanding Scrap and Offal 
    5.6 Die Factors That Can Effect Product Quality 
    5.7 Group Exercise to Identify Markings 

    6.0 Types of Defects
    6.1 Introduction 
    6.2 Splitting Defects 
    6.3 Wrinkling Defects  
    6.4 Defects Due to High and Lows 
    6.5 Stiffness and Dent Resistance 
    6.6 Group Exercise to Identify Defective Areas 

    7.0 Measuring the Formability of Stampings 
    7.1 Understanding the Evaluation of Complex Panels  
    7.2 Formability Guidelines for Local Features 
    7.3 Formability Guidelines for Regional Features 
    7.4 Global Analysis of a Panel 
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    Who should attend?

    Tooling Supervisors, Tooling and Quality Engineers, and Tool & Die Makers. 

    To find out more, contact us.

  • Basic Formability for Aerospace

    3-Day course

    The objective of this course is to understand the inputs into a stamping operation and how to interpret the results. The effects of part geometry, material properties, part defects, formability guidelines are thoroughly discussed. It teaches the fundamentals of analyzing a part by understanding its markings.

    Course outline: 

    1.0 Understanding Material Properties
    1.1 How a Stamping Holds its Shape
    1.2 n -Value and Stretchability
    1.3 r -Value and Drawability
    1.4 Typical n, r and Yield Strength for Different Materials
    1.5 Advanced Stamping Materials
    1.6 Aluminum Alloys
    1.5 Aluminum vs Steel Examples

    2.0 Circle Grid and Thinning Strain Analysis
    2.1 What is Circle Grid and Thinning Strain Analysis
    2.2 Use of Circle Grid and Thinning Strain Analysis 
    2.3 How to Apply Circle Grids
    2.4 Determining and Plotting Major and Minor Strains
    2.5 Concept of a Forming Limit Diagram
    2.6 Determining the Position of the Forming Limit Curve for Different Materials
    2.7 Interpretation of Results
    2.8 How to Perform Thinning Strain Analysis
    2.9 Benefits of Thinning Strain Analysis (TSA)

    3.0 Hydroforming and Stretch Forming
    3.1 Basic Principles of Tube Hydroforming
    3.2 Sheet Hydroforming
    3.3 Stretch Forming
    3.4 Rubber Pad Forming

    4.0 Manufacturing Considerations for Designers
    4.1 Terminology of a Stamping Die
    4.2 Aluminum Manufacturing Issues

    5.0 Types of Defects
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Splits or Smiles
    5.3 Wrinkling Defects
    5.4 Defects Due to High and Lows
    5.5 Stiffness and Dent Resistance

    6.0 Modes of Forming and Guidelines
    6.1 Cutting
    6.2 Bending, Flanging and Hole Expansion
    6.3 Stretching and Embossing
    6.4 Drawing and Cup Drawing
    6.5 Formability Guidelines for Regional Features

    7.0 Measuring the Formability of Stampings
    7.1 Understanding the Evaluation of Complex Panels
    7.2 Formability Guidelines for Local Features
    7.3 Formability Guidelines for Regional Features
    7.4 Global Analysis of a Panel

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  • Circle Grid Analysis

    1-Day course

    In this workshop you will learn how to perform and interpret circle grid and thinning strain analysis. Through exercises with actual parts you will be performing hands-on circle grid and thinning measurements. You will review the limitations and guidelines for the use of circle grid and thinning measurements. Also included is the measurement and application of surface stretch analysis for outer panels. 

    Course outline: 

    1.0 Overview of Thinning Strain and Circle Grid Analysis 
    1.1 Understanding Thinning Strain and Circle Grid Analysis 
    1.2 Applications of Thinning Strain and Circle Grid Analysis  
    1.3 What is the Difference Between Thinning Strain Analysis and Circle Grid Analysis  
    1.4 Procedure for Thinning Strain and Circle Grid Analysis 
    1.5 Other Uses for Thinning Strain and Circle Grid Analysis 

    2.0 Fundamental of Thinning Strain Analysis (TSA)

    2.1 Establishing the Thinning Limit
    2.2 Thinning Strain
    2.3 Calculating Thinning Strain
    Exercise: Calculate Thinning Strain 
    2.4 Measuring Thickness
    2.5 Finding ‘Hot Spots’
    2.6 Highlighting Areas for Circle Grid Analysis

    3.0 Fundamental of Circle Grid Analysis
    3.1 Types of Circle Grids
    3.2 Methods for Applying Circle Grids
    3.3 Major Strain and Minor Strain
    Exercise: Calculating Major and Minor Strain
    3.4 Measuring Circles
    Exercise: Measuring Major and Minor Strain with Mylar
    3.5 Recording and Plotting Measured Data
    3.6 Introduction to Forming Limit Diagrams

    4.0 Forming Limit Diagrams 
    4.1 Why do we use Forming Limit Diagrams? 
    4.2 Shape and Position of Steel Forming Limit Curves 
    Exercise: Finding FLD0 by the Table Method and Calculation Method 
    4.3 Shape and Position of Aluminum Forming Limit Curves 
    4.4 Safety Margin 

    5.0 Surface Stretch Analysis 
    5.1 Where to use Surface Stretch Analysis  
    5.2 Target Strain 
    5.3 Dent Resistance 
    5.4 Stiffness 

    6.0 Results 
    6.1 Interpretations of Results 
    6.2 Limitations of TSA, CGA and Surface Stretch Analysis
    6.3 Sample Report
    6.4 Corrective Action 
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    Who should attend?

    Tooling Supervisors, Tooling and Quality Engineers, and Tool & Die Makers. 

    To find out more, contact us.

  • Accordion Item 1

    1-Day course

    Learn the fundamental design guidelines for Welding and Assembly. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the various types of assembly operations and how to ensure the design specified is feasible. Many guidelines for quality manufacture of assemblies are presented.  

    Course outline: 

    1.0 Design Guidelines for Assembly Operations
    1.0 Design Guidelines for Assembly Operations
    1.1 Methods and Terminology for Part Assembly 
    1.2 Guidelines for Spot Welding Operations
    1.3 Guidelines for Projection Welding Operations
    1.4 Guidelines for MIG Welding Operations
    1.5 Guidelines for Self-Piercing Rivets (SPR’s)
    1.6 Welding Considerations for Different Materials
    1.7 Design for Laser Welding in Assembly
    1.8 Other Product Design Considerations
    1.9 Guidelines for Flanging and Hemming
    1.10 Summary


    Classroom exercises:
    Exercise 1: Choosing Weld Locations for Assembly  
    Exercise 2: Assembly Terms and Guidelines 
    Exercise 3: Application for Assembly Guidelines

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    Who should attend?

    All types of Product, Process and Tooling Engineers, Product Designers and Body CAD personnel.

    To find out more, contact us.

  • Die Design Fundamentals for Transfer and Progressive Dies

    2-Day course

    Learn the inputs, concepts and requirements for design of dies for Transfer & Progressive Die Line-ups. This course provides the thought process and workflow for how a die design is established and the items to consider for building dies internally or sourcing to an outside supplier. Examples of how to ensure the design utilizes necessary die standards, press standards, production requirements & on-going maintenance will be provided. 

    Course outline:

    1.0 Overview of Die Design 
    1.1 Completed Die Design Package 
    1.2 Die Design Terminology 
    1.3 Types of Dies 
    1.4 Building Dies Internally 
    1.5 Sourcing Die Build to an Outside Supplier 
    1.6 Summary 

    2.0 Die Design Considerations 
    2.1 General Die Construction &Materials 
    2.2 Required Inputs to Die Design 
    2.3 Press and Automation Requirements  
    2.4 Using and Accessing Die Standards 
    2.5 Panel or Part Set-Up 
    2.6 Designing with Maintenance in Mind 
    2.7 Die Design Checklist and Buyoff 
    2. 8 Summary

    3.0 Design Details for Transfer Dies
    3.1 Draw Die Design 
    3.2 Trim and Pierce Die Design 
    3.3 Form and Flange Die Design 
    3.4 Cam Die Design 
    3.5 Summary 

    4.0 Design Details for Progressive Dies 
    4.1 Overview of Progressive Die Design 
    4.2 Gutting and Pierce Stations 
    4.3 Draw and Form Stations 
    4.4 Cam Pierce, Trim and Form Stations 
    4.5 Idle and Cutoff Stations 
    4.6 Other Considerations for Progressive Die Design 
    4.7 Summary 

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    Who should attend?

    Tool Follow-up Engineers, Process Engineers, Tooling Supervisors, Process & Manufacturing and Engineers, Tool & Die Makers, Die Designers and Apprentices, and those interested in gaining a basic understanding of die design. 

    To find out more, contact us.

  • Die Scanning for Manufacturing

    8-Hour training course

    Provides an overview of how to utilize scanning technology to effectively capture part & die scanned data. Examples will showcase gathering data for outer/inner panels, scanning parameters to consider and their effects, and techniques to maximize data quality for downstream use cases. Guidelines and preparation of this data for alignment, die maintenance, forming & welding simulation will also be presented.

    Course outline: 

    1.0 Scanning Solutions for Stamping Manufacturing & Assembly
    1.1 This section will cover the types of solutions used in the industry to capture part and die data. Comparisons of different technologies, uses cases, fixture/table scanning, parts cleaned or with lubricant, parts with reflective surfaces, point density, scanning speed and accuracy will be presented

    2.0 Guidelines for Scanning Dies
    2.1 This section will cover specific guidelines for how to scan dies, with specific examples on die alignment, die troubleshooting and damaged dies

    3.0 Manufacturing Applications for Scanned Data
    3.1 This section will cover typical manufacturing use cases for scanned data such as die maintenance, reverse engineering, and other quality issues. How to machine from scanned data will also be included

    4.0 Stamping & Welding Simulation from Scanned Data
    4.1 This section will cover how to prepare the scanned data for input to die and welding simulation. What questions/checklist to ask about the scanned data will be summarized.


    Who should attend?

    Engineering, Quality and Plant personnel involved with the use/application of scanning technology or benchmarking of scanned data.

    To find out more, contact us.

  • Die Sensor Fundamentals

    1-Day course

    This course provides a detailed review of the types, application, and manufacturing issues of die sensors. Many examples of die sensors will be used to illustrate how the selection, die variables, and positioning can effect the overall die performance. Cost effectiveness for low and high-volume production will also be discussed. Exercises will require students to determine the type and position of a sensor for a specific function in a die. 

    Course outline: 

    1.0 Die Sensing for Part and Die Components 
    1.1 General description of sensors
    1.2 Types of sensors and guidelines for sensor selection
    1.3 Analogue and Go/No-go Sensors 

    2.0 Sensor Placement 
    2.1 Sensor positioning and installation 
    2.2 Sensor adjustment 
    2.3 Sensor sensitivity (mapping) 

    3.0 Press Parameters 
    3.1 Press control interface 
    3.2 Methods of wiring and connection 
    3.3 Junction box types 

    4.0 Troubleshooting Sensors 
    4.1 Typical sensor problems
    4.2 Sensor protection 

    5.0 Sensor Considerations
    5.1 Sensor cost effectiveness 
    5.2 New developments

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    Who should attend?

    Tooling, Manufacturing Engineers, Designers, and Tool & Die Makers. 

    To find out more, contact us.

  • Draw Die Development

    2-Day course

    Learn the thought process of how to create a draw development. This course provides the basic rules and concepts needed to understand how to design a draw development for quality stampings. Applications for outer and inner panels, and reinforcements are used to illustrate the effects of tip angle, drawbars, overdraw, etc. Students will work in-groups to determine and evaluate draw developments. 

    Course outline: 

    1.0 Overview of Draw Die Development 
    1.1 Overview of Draw Development Process 
    1.2 Definition of Terms 

    2.0 Establishing the Tip Angle 
    2.1 Tip Angle for Outer Panels  
    2.2 Tip Angle for Inner Panels  
    2.3 Unfolding Flanges for Inner and Outer Panels  
    Exercise: Determining the Tip Angle of an Inner Panel 

    3.0 Understanding the Addendum 
    3.1 Introduction 
    3.2 Punch Opening Line 
    3.3 Draw-Walls 
    3.4 Drawbars 
    3.5 Punch Extensions 
    3.6 Gainers or Take-Up Beads 
    3.7 Summary of Addendum Development 
    Exercise: Determining the Addendum 

    4.0 Understanding Binder Design 
    4.1 Understanding Binder Design
    4.2 Classification of Binder Shapes 
    4.3 Blank Shape in a Closed Binder of a Single Action Press 
    4.4 Blank Shape in a Closed Binder of a Double Action Press  
    4.5 Details of Drawbeads 
    Exercise: Evaluating a Draw Development  

    5.0 Draw Die Development Applications 
    5.1 Introduction 
    5.2 Draw Die Development – Hood Outer Example 
    5.3 Draw Die Development- Trunk Lid Inner Example 
    5.4 Draw Die Considerations 
    5.5 General Guidelines 
    Exercise: Creating a Draw Development 

    6.0 An Engineering Based Approach to Draw Die Development 
    6.1 Engineering Perspective of a Draw Die Development 
    6.2 An Application of the Engineering Approach 

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    Who should attend?

    Process, Manufacturing, Tooling and Development Engineers, and Tool & Die Makers.

    To find out more, contact us.

  • Estimating Stampings and Engineering Changes

    1-Day course

    Learn the fundamentals for estimating the Material Blank Requirements, Tooling Costs and Engineering Changes for stampings. This course will provide examples of how to determine the material requirements and the preferred blank shapes for outer and inner panels. Methods and formulas for determining piece price and tooling costs will be provided. This course will also cover how to review, evaluate, and estimate typical Engineering Changes. 

    Course outline:  

    1.0 An Overview of Stamping Estimating  
    1.1 Preparing a quotation 
    1.2 Selecting a Press Type or Process 

    2.0 Material Utilization 
    2.1 Determining the Blank Shape 
    2.2 Preferred Blank Shapes for Outer Panels 
    2.3 Preferred Blank Shapes for Inner Panels 

    3.0 Estimating the Cost of Stamping the Component  
    3.1 An Overview of the Factors that Affect Stamping Pricing 
    Exercise: Stamping Cost Comparison of Typical Production Methods 
    Exercise: Determining the Piece Price for a Part Produced from Manual Dies 
    Exercise: Determining the Piece Price for a Part Produced from Transfer Dies 

    4.0 Cost Estimating Tooling 
    4.1 Determining the Cost of Tooling 
    4.2 Estimating Tooling Development Time (Lead Time) 
    4.3 Tooling Buy-off 
    4.4 An Overview of Soft Die Development 

    5.0 Costing Engineering Changes 
    5.1 Estimating Changes to the Pierce Punch 
    5.2 Evaluating Cam Piercing Changes 
    5.3 Evaluating the Complexity of a Shape Change 
    5.4 Estimating Times for Different Building Tasks 
    5.5 Review of Engineering Change Estimate 
    5.6 Typical Tool Shop Charges 

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    Who should attend?

    Cost and Tooling Estimators, Stamping Buyers, Engineers and Managers, Purchasing, and Die Follow-up Personnel.

    To find out more, contact us.

  • Manufacturing Tailor Welded Blanks

    1-Day course

    Learn the fundamental principles of how to manufacture parts using laser and mash tailor welded blanks. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the issues involved from product design to part manufacture. Examples will illustrate how to ensure quality and consistent tailor welded blank production. 

    Course outline:  

    1.0 Overview of Tailor Welded Blanks 
    1.1 Industry Applications 
    1.2 Benefits for Using Tailor Welded Blanks 
    1.3 Tailor Welded Blank Terminology 
    1.4 Methods and Limitations of Tailor Welded Blanks 
    1.5 Material Utilization and Sourcing Considerations 

    2.0 Weldline Placement Considerations 
    2.1 Weldline Placement Guidelines 
    2.2 Weldline Placement Confirmation 

    3.0 Die Design, Build, Manufacturing and Production Considerations 
    3.1 Die Designer for TWB 
    3.2 Clearance of Drawing, Trimming and Flanging Steels 
    3.3 Gauging Requirements  
    3.4 Blank Stacking Requirements  
    3.5 Material Thickness Variation 
    3.6 Countermeasures for Splitting and Wrinkling Issues

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    Who should attend?

    All types of Engineers, Product Designers, Tool & Die Makers, and anyone interested in an overall understanding of the tailor welded blank process.

    To find out more, contact us.

  • Metal Stamping Training

    FTI offer many stamping courses ranging from Formability, Die Design, Draw Die Development, Process Planning, Die Buyoff & Tryout, & Aluminium Panels.

    Customised training:

    • All courses can be customized
    • FTI can provide additional course material on many subjects related to stamping, die design, and welding
    • FTI has industry experts available to develop new course material
    • On-Site Training:
    • Based on a minimum of 6 participants
    • Use your own parts for class exercises and instruction
    • Instruction time is flexible to meet your needs
    • No lost travel time or travel expense for participants
    • Delivery length can be increased or decreased to meet your budget and time constraints.

    To find out more, contact us.

  • Process Planning for Transfer & Progressive Dies

    2- Day course

    Learn the fundamentals for how a part is processed in Transfer and Progressive Dies. Starting with the product design this course will step the through the considerations and strategy for processing a part. Many scenarios will be explored to illustrate various options for processing outer panels, inner panels, reinforcements, heavy gauge and small components. Students will work in groups to process a transfer or progressive part. 

    Course outline:  

    1.0 Overview of Process Planning 
    1.1 Initial Considerations for Process Planning 
    1.2 Why Choose a Transfer or Progressive Process? 

    2.0 Guidelines for Transfer Process Planning 
    2.1 Getting Started 
    2.2 Considerations for Eliminating Operations or Dies 
    2.3 Processing a Part with a Developed Trimline 
    2.4 Addendum for Processing and Blank Size Calculations 
    2.5 Processing for Scrap Removal and Inner Holes  
    2.6 Cam Considerations 
    2.7 Considerations for Processing Outer Panels 
    2.8 Considerations for Processing Inner Panels 
    2.9 Considerations for Processing Reinforcements  
    2.10 Considerations for Processing Heavy Gauge Components 
    Exercise: How to Determine the Number of Operations 

    3.0 Guidelines for Progressive Process Planning 
    3.1 Evaluating the Part  
    3.2 Part Connection Points  
    3.3 Consideration of Material Requirements on Processing 
    3.4 Evaluation of Different Nesting Scenarios  
    3.5 Determining the Operations Required  
    3.6 Determining the Sequence of Operations 
    3.7 Carrier Selection 
    3.8 Compatibility Issues Related to the Strip Layout 
    3.9 Requirements for Idle Stations 
    3.10 Breakdown of Gutting & Trimming Stages 
    3.11 Carrier Size & Strength 
    3.12 Piloting 
    3.13 Exercising to Determine the Number of Operations

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    Who should attend?

    Product, Process, Tooling and Manufacturing Engineers, Designers, and Cost and Tooling Estimators who require a foundation for understanding how to process a part for transfer and progressive operations.

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  • Progressive Strip Layout Fundamentals

    1-Day Course

    It will cover the thought process for determining the strip layout from the CAD model. Included will be: carrier connection & selection process; how to determine the number of drawing operations; division of gutting, trimming, piercing, and flanging operations; number of idle stations, as well as other types of die operations required to finish the stamping. Production issues related to the size and length of the strip will also be discussed. Students will work in groups to evaluate various types of strip layouts. 

    Course outline:  

    1.0 Considerations for a Progressive Strip Layout 
    1.1 Part Connection Points 
    1.2 Unfolding the Part for Material Requirements 
    1.3 Evaluation of Different Nesting Scenarios 

    2.0 Manufacturing Process of Progressive Strip 
    2.1 Determining the Operations Required 
    2.2 Determining the Sequence of Operations 
    2.3 Carrier Selection 
    2.4 Compatibility Issues Related to Layout, Carrier & Operations Selections 
    2.5 Requirements for Idle Stations 
    2.6 Breakdown of Gutting & Trimming Stages 

    3.0 Progressive Strip Layout Verification 
    3.1 Carrier Size & Strength 
    3.2 Strip Length vs. Production Capabilities 
    Exercises: Reviewing Strip Layouts for Potential Issues 
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    Who should attend?

    Estimating, Process, Manufacturing, Tooling and Development Engineers, and Tool & Die Makers.

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  • Stamping and Material Utilization Guidelines for Designers

    1-Day course

    The objective of this course is to understand the guidelines for designing formable, material efficient stampings. This course provides many examples of experienced based rules that result in fewer engineering changes and panels with less scrap and higher material utilization. It also includes detailed breakdowns on the common methods of how blanks are nested for higher yield ratios. This is an essential course for any Product Designer/Engineer that is involved with the design process of outer and inner panels at an OEM or Tier I level.  

    Course outline:  

    1.0 Design Guidelines for Stampings 
    1.1 Guidelines for Body Outer Components- Class A 
    1.1.1 Hood Outer 
    1.1.2 Door Outer 
    1.1.3 Deck Lid Outer 
    1.1.4 Front Fender Outer 
    1.1.5 Liftgate Outer  
    1.1.6 Rear Body Outer 
    1.1.7 Bodyside Outer 
    1.2 Guidelines for Body Inner Components- Class B 
    1.2.1 Guidelines for Parts with Flanges  
    1.2.2 Guidelines for Parts without Flanges 
    1.2.3 Guidelines for Heavy Gage Components 
    1.2.3.4 Guidelines for Deep Drawn Components 

    2.0 Preferred Methods and Guidelines for Improving Material Utilization 
    2.1 Overview of Cut-off Dies  
    2.2 Material Utilization Guidelines for Class A Panels 
    2.3 Material Utilization Guidelines for Inner Components 
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    Who should attend?

    Product Designers, Product Engineers, Process and Manufacturing Engineers, Managers, and anyone with responsibility for Formability & Material Utilization.

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  • Stamping Fundamentals for Press Shop Operators

    1-Day course

    Learn the fundamentals for understanding the components and function of the press and die. You will learn the how a press and die work and how to interpret the stamping produced. This course will provide skills to evaluate panels for stamping defects and suggest potential countermeasures.  

    Course outline:  

    1.0 Press Fundamentals 
    1.1 Press Terminology 
    Explanation of press components, press-related die components and press-related manufacturing components 
    1.2 Types of Presses 
    Explanation of how mechanical and hydraulic presses work 
    1.3 Types of Press Automation 
    Explanation of overhead feeds, tri-axis and crossbar transfer systems 

    2.0 Die Fundamentals 
    2.1 Die Terminology and Components  
    Explanation of common types terminology to describe die components  
    2.2 Types of Stamping Dies 
    Explanation of the main die types and how the operations are performed with reference to timing 
    2.2 Die Sensors 
    Explanation of the different types of die sensors and the typical sensor problems 

    3.0 Stamping Panels 
    3.1 Defects on Stamping 
    Detailed Review of the types of defects that are typically found on outer panels, inner panels and underbody components  
    Group Exercise: To Identify Markings on a Part
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    Who should attend?

    All types of Press Shop Operators.

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  • Stamping Material Cost Optimization

    8- Hour course

    The purpose of this course is to provide various approaches to driving down material costs of a stamping through design & process optimization. It will include the methodology for identifying critical design points that determine the material requirements and utilization. Suggestions for Transfer and Progressive die operations will be included. Exercises will challenge participants to generate and evaluate cost savings ideas for their own parts. 

    Course outline:  

    1.0 Key Points of Material Costs 
    1.1 Material Costs Relationship to Stamping Costs 
    1.2 Effect of Material Parameters on Cost 
    1.3 Processing Concepts 
    1.4 Critical Material Utilization Points 

    2.0 Design Solutions to Drive Down Material Costs 
    2.1 Radii Optimization 
    2.2 Flange Modification Methods 
    2.3 Reverse Part Design
    2.4 Optimizing Material Selection
    2.5 Tailor Welded Blanks
    2.6 Optimization of Product Features
    2.7 Short Sheeting Draw Operations

    3.0 Optimizing the Addendum Material
    3.1 Material Allowances for Progressive Dies
    3.2 Material Cost Optimization for Progressive Dies
    3.3 Material Allowances for Transfer Dies
    3.4 Material Cost Optimization for Transfer Dies
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    Who should attend?

    All Product Designers and Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Tool & Die Makers, Sales Engineers and Purchasing personnel.

    To find out more, contact us.

  • Stamping of Aluminum Panels

    1-Day course

    Learn the differences in formability and manufacture of aluminum stampings in comparison to steel stampings. This course provides an overview of the mechanical properties of the various alloys, product design guidelines, and the manufacturing/tooling conditions which must be considered to ensure quality production of Aluminum Stampings. It is primarily focused on stampings produced from 5xxx and 6xxx series alloys.  

    Course outline:  

    1.0 Overview of Aluminum Vehicles 
    1.1 Driving Force for Aluminum Stampings 
    1.2 Lightweighting with Aluminum
    1.3 Summary 

    2.0 Overview of Aluminum 
    2.1 Aluminum vs. Steel 
    2.2 Aluminum Alloys 
    2.3 Automotive Aluminum Grades 
    2.4 Summary 

    3.0 Aluminum Characteristics 
    3.1 Cost
    3.2 Strength Related Properties 
    3.3 Stiffness Considerations 
    3.4 Formability Related Properties 
    3.5 Aluminum vs. Steel Examples 
    3.6 Surface Considerations 
    3.7 Summary 

    4.0 Manufacturing Considerations 
    4.1 Packaging, Handling and Transportation 
    4.2 Blanking, Destacking, and Blank Washing 
    4.3 Forming 
    4.4 Forming Defects 
    4.5 Trimming, Flanging, and Hemming 
    4.6 Aluminum Panel Case Studies 
    4.7 Summary
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    Who should attend?

    Product, Tooling and Manufacturing Engineers, Designers, and Tool & Die Makers involved in the design or production of aluminum stampings.

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  • Surface Contour Evaluation for Class A Panels

    1-Day course

    This course will provide an understanding of the process and procedure for evaluating surface contour and reflectivity on Class “A” panels. Also included will be trouble shooting methods for counter measuring panel defects.

    Course outline:  

    1.0 Evaluating Surface Contour  
    1.1 Customer Evaluation and Expectations
    1.2 How Surface Contour is Evaluated
    1.3 Geometry Terminology 
    1.4 Summary 

    2.0 Understanding Reflect Lines 
    2.1 The Purpose of reflect lines 
    2.2 Guidelines for Evaluating Reflect Lines 
    2.3 Defects  
    2.4 Summary 

    3.0 How to Address Surface Imperfections on Panels
    3.1 Product and Process Requirements
    3.2 Determining the Cause of Surface Imperfections 
    3.3 Countermeasures to Address Surface Defects 
    3.4 Summary 

    4.0 Glossary 
    4.1 Glossary 

    5.0 Classroom Exercises 
    Exercise 1: Countermeasures for Surface Imperfections 
    Exercise 2: Evaluating the Surface of a Panel
    Close up of the training material front cover for surface contour evaluation for “Class A” panels

    Who should attend?

    Die Process Engineers, Stamping Plant Tool and Die Engineers, Tool & Die Supervisors, Assembly Plant BIW Engineers, and those responsible for Manufacturing Quality Operations.

    To find out more, contact us.

  • The Tryout and Buyoff of Dies

    2-Day course

    Learn the thought process and objectives of die tryout & buyoff for draw dies, trim/pierce dies, flange and cam dies & progressive dies. You will learn how to troubleshoot panels from each die type and the potential die countermeasures. Also included is a detailed review of the method to verify the dynamic items of die buyoff. Group exercises enable students to evaluate actual panels for quality issues and to brainstorm for die countermeasures. 

    Course outline:  

    1.0 Introduction to Die Tryout & Buyoff 
    1.1 The Stages of Die Tryout
    1.2 Key Issues at Die Buyoff 
    1.3 Common Quality Defects
    1.4 How to Buyoff a Die 

    2.0 Draw Die Tryout & Buyoff 
    2.1 An Overview of Draw Die Tryout 
    2.2 Splits and Thinning on Draw Panels
    2.3 Wrinkles on Draw Panels 
    2.4 Establishing the Binder Pressure Window
    2.5 Gaging for Draw Dies 
    2.6 Dynamic Checklist for Draw Die Buyoff
    Exercise: Evaluating a Drawn Part for Defects 

    3.0 Trim and Pierce Die Tryout & Buyoff 
    3.1 An Overview of the Trim and Pierce Die Tryout 
    3.2 Analyzing a Trimmed or Pierced Panel
    3.3 Other Concerns in Trim and Pierce Die Tryout
    3.4 Dynamic Checklist for Trim Buy Die Buyoff
    Exercise: Moving the Trimline 

    4.0 Flange and Restrike Die Tryout & Buyoff  
    4.1 An Overview of Flange and Restrike Die Tryout
    4.2 Troubleshooting a Panel Made from a Flange Die
    4.3 Troubleshooting a Panel Made from a Restrike Die 
    4.4 Dynamic Checklist for Flange Die Buyoff
    Exercise: Evaluating a Finished Part for Defects 

    5.0 Cam Die Tryout & Buyoff 
    5.1 An Overview of Cam Die Tryout 
    5.2 Tryout Concerns for Specific Cam Types 
    5.3 Dynamic Checklist for Cam Die Buyoff 

    6.0 Progressive Die Buyoff 
    6.1 Dynamic Checklist for Progressive Die Buyoff

    Close up of the training material front cover for The tryout & buyoff of dies

    Who should attend?

    Tooling Supervisors, Process, Manufacturing and Tooling Engineers, and Tool & Die Makers.

    To find out more, contact us.

  • C015 Accordion Container Item

    2 Day course (1 day classroom, 1 day hands-on)

    Learn the process for welding and repair of draw, trim/ pierce, flange and cam dies. Also learn to repair defects on panels using various welding and grinding methods. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques for tool steel welding and the ins-and- outs of press repair methods. Students will learn and practice proper techniques for welding and repair using MIG, TIG, and Stick applications. 

    Course outline:   

    1.0 Welding overview
    1.1 Types of Welding and Equipment
    1.2 Welder Settings for Different Types of Die Steels
    GTAW Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG)
    SMAW Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick)
    GMAW Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG)
    Choosing the proper equipment
    1.3 Pre-Heating and Steel Preparation
    Estimating temperature change by color
    1.4 Welding Rod Types
    0-1, A-2, D-2C, Cast Steel, Aluminum


    2.0 Draw Die Weld Repair
    2.1 Draw Bead Repair
    Fixing a Bead by Welding, Grinding, and Polishing
    2.2 Repairing a Welded Flat Surface
    Steps to Welding, Grinding, and Stoning a Flat Surface by Hand
    2.3 Repairing a Welded Curved Surface
    Steps to Welding, Grinding, and Stoning a Curved Surface by Hand
    2.4 Repairing a Welded Feature Line
    Steps to Successfully Blend a Welded Feature Line


    3.0 Trim Die Weld Repair
    3.1 Punch Trim Line Repair
    Fixing Cutting Problems Associated with Burrs by Welding
    3.2 Die Trim Line Repair
    Fixing Cutting Problems Associated with Burrs by Welding
    3.3 Trim Line Change to Reduce Panel Size
    How to Successfully Move a Trim Line by Welding
    3.4 Trim Line Change to Increase Panel Size
    How to Successfully Move a Trim Line by Welding
    3.5 Scrap Cutter Repair
    Steps to Grinding a Welded Inserted Cutter


    4.0 Pierce Die Weld Repair
    4.1 Pierce Die Repair
    How to Grind Welded Cutting Edges
    4.2 Pierce Punch Repair
    How to Grind Welded Cutting Edges


    5.0 Flange Die Weld Repair
    5.1 Verifying Flange Clearance
    Steps to Successfully Establish Proper Clearances
    5.2 Flange Line Change to Reduce Panel Size
    Using Plotted Points to Successfully Grind a Welded Bend Line
    5.3 Flange Line Change to Increase Panel Size
    Using Plotted Points to Successfully Grind a Welded Bend Line
    6.0 Production Die Repair & Welding  

    6.1 Cracking and Wrinkling 
    What to look for and ways of fixing Panel Conditions during Production 
    6.2 Panel Stoning and Deforms 
    Identifying the Common Types of Deforms by Panel Stoning 
    6.3 Emergency Repairs for Negative Deforms 
    Temporary Time Saving Repairs for Draw Dies that can Reduce Press Downtime 
    6.4 Emergency Trim Line Repairs 
    Temporary Time Saving Repairs for Draw Dies that can Reduce Press Downtime 


    7.0 Hands-on Welding Applications- 8 Hours 
    7.1 GTAW-TIG Welding 
    Students perform a variety of welding applications 
    7.2 SMAW- Stick Welding 
    Students perform a variety of welding applications 
    7.3 GMAW- MIG Welding
    Students perform a variety of welding applications

    Close up of the training material front cover for Tool & Die Welding and Repair

    Who should attend?

    Tooling Supervisors, Process, Manufacturing and Tooling Engineers, Tool & Die Makers, and Plant Welding Personnel.

    To find out more, contact us.

  • Transfer Curves

    1-Day course

    Learn the development, generation, and use of transfer/interference curves for both tri-axis and crossbar systems. Also included is the influence that transfer curves have upon both the process planning and die design phases. Students will be challenged with exercises to verify the transfer of a part in a die operation.

    Course outline:

    1.0 Die/ Press Movement Relationship 
    1.1 Understanding Relative Motions 
    1.2 Mechanical and Servo Driven Transfer Systems 
    1.3 Actual Interference Curves 
    1.4 Relative Interference Curves 

    2.0 Construction of Transfer Curves 
    2.1 Development and Generation of Tri-axis Curves 
    2.2 Calculations Associated with Curve Generation 

    3.0 Die Design Considerations with the use of Transfer Curves 
    3.1 The Effects of Actual Interference Curves with Lower Dies 
    3.2 The Effects of Relative Interference Curves with Upper Dies 
    3.3 Curve Interaction 

    4.0 Process Planning Considerations with Transfer Presses 
    4.1 Transfer Mechanisms and Automation Systems  
    4.2 Process Requirements for Transfer Systems 
    4.3 Die Requirements for Transfer Systems 

    5.0 Tri-Axis and Cross-Bar Transfer 
    5.1 Differences Between Tri-axis & Crossbar Systems 
    5.2 Cross-bar Transfer Curves 
    5.3 Process Planning Opportunities for Cross-Bar Transfer

    Close up of the training material front cover for Transfer Curves

    Who should attend?

    Tooling Supervisors, Process, Manufacturing and Tooling Engineers, Tool & Die Makers, and Plant Welding Personnel.

    To find out more, contact us.

  • Welding Defect Analysis

    2-Day course

    Learn how to evaluate parts for welding defects associated with resistance, MIG, and projecting operations. Students will learn the troubleshooting skills necessary to address weld quality issues and suggest potential counter measures in the automotive manufacturing environment. 

    Course outline:

    1.0 How a Weld is made 
    1.1 Resistance Spot Welding
    1.2 Characteristics of the Weld Nugget 
    1.3 Making a Spot Weld
     - Single Spot 
     - Double Spot 
     - Projection Weld 
    1.4 Relationship of the Welding Variables 
     - Single Spot 
     - Double Spot 
     - Projection Weld 
    1.5 The Elementary Welding System  


    2.0 Weld Schedules Metals and other variables 
    2.1 Resistance Spot Welding 
    2.2 Basic Welding Circuit
     - Producing Weld Heat 
     - Spot and Projection Welding Components 
     - Electrodes and Other Current-Carrying Members 
     - Pressure System 
    2.3 Weld Sequence 
     - Squeeze 
     - Weld Time 
    Hold 
    2.4 Welding Variables (Single, Double, Projection Welds) 
    Weld Circuit Effects on Weld Heat 
    Current and Voltage 
     - Electrode Face Area
     - Time 
     - Weld Loop Impedance 
     - Electrode Force  


    3.0 Protective Coatings and Contaminants
    3.1 Galvanized Steel
     - Hot Dipped
     - Electroplate
    3.2 Contaminants on the Metal
     - Drawing Compound
       - Dirt and Scale
     - Oils
     - Rust
     - Sealer
    3.3 Composition of Metal (Metallurgy)
     - Weld Heat Balance
     - Equal Thickness
     - Unequal Thickness 


    4.0 Weld Schedules 
    4.1 Weld Tables 
     - Three-ply Weld Schedule 


    5.0 Weld Quality Defects (Spot and Projection Welds) 
    5.1 Surface Defects 
     - Indentation 
     - Surface Deformation Surface Burning 
     - Surface Expulsion (Whiskers) 
     - Cracks
     - Blow Holes 
    5.2 Weld Nugget Defects 
     - Undersize Nugget 
     - Low Penetration 
     - Porosity 
     - Expulsion 
     - Misshapen Weld Nugget 
     - Poor Part Fit-up 
     - Fixture Related Issues 
     - Poor Electrode Alignment  
    5.3 Corrective Action for Eliminating Spot Weld Defects 
     - Correction of Surface Defects 
     - Correction of Weld Nugget Defects 


    6.0 General Maintenance 
    6.1 Weld Schedules 
    6.2 Caps  
    6.3 Water Tubes 
    6.4 Contaminants on the Metal 
    6.5 Guns 
    6.6 Cables 
    6.7 Fixtures 

    7.0 Troubleshooting
    7.1 Generic Weld Inspection Process
     - Destructive Testing 
     - Non-Destructive Testing (W&A) 
    7.2 Troubleshooting Flow Chart 
    7.3 Welding Sequence Consequences
     - Spot and Projection Welding 
     - MIG Welding 
     - Laser Welding 


    8.0 Exercises
    Interactive hands-on exercises designed to introduce the students to the troubleshooting process: 
    Exercise 1: Identifying Common Spot Weld defects 
    Exercise 2: Evaluating Spot Weld Defects on Assemblies 
    Exercise 3: Identifying Common Projection Weld Defects 
    Exercise 4: Identifying Common MIG Weld Defects 
    Exercise 5: Evaluating MIG Weld Defects on Assemblies 
    Exercise 6: Evaluating Projection Weld Defects on Assemblies 
    Exercise 7: Rework Methods for Weld Defects

    Close up of the training material front cover for Welding Defect Analysis

    Who should attend?

    All types of Engineers, Product Designers, Tool & Die Makers, Welding Maintenance, and Launch Personnel.

    To find out more, contact us.

  • Welding Technology

    1-Day course

    Learn the processes and equipment used in resistance (spot) welding. You will review: basic resistance welding, how welds are made, components and mechanics of a welding system, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, testing methods and weld schedules for various materials and coatings. 

    Course outline:

    1.0 How a Weld is made 
    1.1 Resistance Spot Welding 
    1.2 Characteristics of the Weld Nugget 
    1.3 Making a Spot Weld 
    1.4 Relationship of the Welding Variables 
    1.5 The Elementary Welding System 

    2.0 Welding Fixture Secondary Components 
    2.1 Introduction 
    2.2 In-line Weld Gun Assembly 
    2.3 Welding Electrodes (caps) 
    2.3 Electrode Holder Assembly 
    2.4 Threaded Adapters 
    2.5 Tapered Shank Cap Adapters (Barrels) 
    2.6 Offset Electrode Caps and Adapters 
    2.7 Water Tubes and Water Tube Adapters 
    2.8 In-line Welding Gun Cylinders 
    2.9 Stationary Back-up Electrodes 
    2.10 Secondary Conductors (Shunts) 
    2.11 Welding Fixture Transformers 
    2.12 Weld Circuit and Power Considerations 
    2.13 Primary Circuit Power Control 
    2.14 Secondary System Mechanical Arrangement 

    3.0 Positioning and Holding Production Parts 
    3.1 Magnetic Losses 
    3.2 Electrical Switches 
    3.3 Water Distribution  
    3.4 Fixture Color Codes 

    4.0 Multiple Welding Secondary 
    4.1 Weld Power Supply 
    4.2 Weld Loop Impedance 
    4.3 Types of Resistance Welding 
    4.4 Balanced Welding Conditions 
    4.5 Classes of Welds 

    5.0 Portable and Robot Spot Welding 
    5.1 Portable Weld Guns 
    5.2 Portable Weld Gun Designs 
    5.3 Transformer Secondary Cables 
    5.4 Portable Welder Suspension Systems 
    5.5 Robot Integral Weld Guns 
    5.6 Color Coding of Components  
    5.7 Weld Gun Assembly  
    5.8 Portable and Robot Welding Standards 

    6.0 Weld Schedules, Metals and Other Variables 
    6.1 Resistance Spot Welding  
    6.2 Basic Welding Circuit  
    6.3 Weld Sequence 
    6.4 Welding Variables 
    6.5 Protective Coatings 
    6.6 Contaminants on the Metal 
    6.7 Composition of Metal (Metallurgy) 
    6.8 Weld Heat Balance 
    6.9 Metals Commonly Resistance Spot Welded 
    6.10 Multiple Thickness Welds 
    6.11 Spot Spacing 
    6.12 Weld Schedules 

    7.0 Weld Quality and Testing Methods 
    7.1 Spot Weld Defects 
    7.2 Corrective Action for Eliminating Spot Weld Defects 
    7.3 Welding Equipment Testing and Troubleshooting 
    7.4 Secondary System Maintenance 
    7.5 General Maintenance 

    Close up of the training material front cover for Welding Technology

    Who should attend?

    All types of Engineers, Product Designers, Tool & Die Makers, and anyone interested in gaining an overall understanding of resistance welding.

    To find out more, contact us.

  • COSTOPTIMIZER Professional: An Introduction

    Course Overview: This course outlines the basic features and functionality of COSTOPTIMIZER® Professional.
    Important COSTOPTIMIZER ® Professional also includes Process Planner, which enables you to configure a Line Die or Progressive Die Process.
    See the PROCESS PLANNER Courses for more information.

    Topic Covered:

    1. Overview of COSTOPTIMIZER® Advanced and Material Library
    2. Importing a geometry and defining material
    3. Filling and removing holes and notches
    4. Creating a double attached part
    5. Generating a tool mesh and punch direction
    6. Defining the forming process and applying forming constraints
    7. Analysing Thickness Strain, Safety Zones, and Forming Limit Diagram
    8. Defining and exporting a blank
    9. Defining die plane and layout parameters
    10. Selecting a progressive nesting layout
    11. Solving for a mirror carrier layout
    12. Editing the coil width of the nesting layout
    13. Adding stretch webs to a mirror carrier layout
    14. Setting sheet parameters for a strip nesting layout
    15. Defining layout parameters for a strip nesting layout
    16. Solving for a One Up strip nesting layout
    17. Exporting layouts and generating workbench reports

    Prerequisites: Download and install FormingSuite COSTOPTIMIZER Professional.

    Locate the B Pillar.igs geometry file in the Geo Folder: C:FTIgeo2 up_brkt.igs"

  • Design Guidelines for Welding & Assembly

    1 Day Course

    Course Overview: Learn the fundamental design guidelines for Welding and Assembly. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the various types of assembly operations and how to ensure the design specified is feasible. Many guidelines for quality manufacture of assemblies are presented.  

    Topic Covered:

    • 1.0 Design Guidelines for Assembly Operations 
    • 1.1 Methods and Terminology for Part Assembly  
    • 1.2 Guidelines for Spot Welding Operations 
    • 1.3 Guidelines for Projection Welding Operations 
    • 1.4 Guidelines for MIG Welding Operations 
    • 1.5 Guidelines for Self-Piercing Rivets (SPR’s) 
    • 1.6 Welding Considerations for Different Materials 
    • 1.7 Design for Laser Welding in Assembly  
    • 1.8 Other Product Design Considerations 
    • 1.9 Guidelines for Flanging and Hemming 
    • 1.10 Summary  

    Classroom Exercises:

    • Exercise 1: Choosing Weld Locations for Assembly  
    • Exercise 2: Assembly Terms and Guidelines 
    • Exercise 3: Application for Assembly Guidelines 
    • Who should attend?
    • All types of Product, Process and Tooling Engineers, Product Designers and Body CAD personnel.
  • FormingSuite Professional: An Introduction

    Course Overview: This course outlines the basic features and functionality of FormingSuite Professional

    Topic Covered:

    1. Overview of FormingSuite Professional and Material Library
    2. Importing a geometry and defining material
    3. Filling and removing holes and notches
    4. Creating a double attached part
    5. Generating a tool mesh and punch direction
    6. Defining the forming process and applying forming constraints
    7. Defining an incremental layout parameters and solving
    8. Analysing incremental results for formability
    9. Performing a circle grid analysis
    10. Analysing Thickness Strain, Safety Zones, and Forming Limit Diagram
    11. Analysing Springback
    12. Defining and exporting a blank
    13. Defining die plane and layout parameters
    14. Selecting a progressive nesting layout
    15. Solving for a mirror carrier layout
    16. Editing the coil width of the nesting layout
    17. Adding stretch webs to a mirror carrier layout
    18. Setting sheet parameters for a strip nesting layout
    19. Defining layout parameters for a strip nesting layout
    20. Solving for a One Up strip nesting layout
    21. Exporting layouts and generating workbench reports

    Prerequisites: Download and install FormingSuite Professional.
    Locate the following geometry files in the Geo Folder: C:FTIgeo
    - 2 up_brkt.igs
    - box-cb-blank.igs
    - box-cb-binder.igs
    - box-cb-punch.igs
    - box-cb-die.igs
    - box-cb-pad.igs
    - box-cb- Part 1.igs"

  • PROCESS PLANNER Line Die Plan An Introduction

    Course Overview: This course outlines the basic features and functionality of PROCESS PLANNER 2021. Specifically, it focusses on the Line Die Plan Workbench

    Topic Covered:

    1. Overview of PROCESS PLANNER – Line Die Plan
    2. Defining Blanking Settings
    3. Using the Editable Blanking Table to define blanking process
    4. Configuring a Two Coil Workflow
    5. Defining Part Features
    6. Defining Line Die Plan Process and Press Coordinate System
    7. Configuring the Die Lineup using the Line Die Plan Process Table
    8. Generating and analysing the Summary Table
    9. Creating a Line Die Plan workbench Report

    Prerequisites: Download and install FormingSuite COSTOPTIMIZER Professional 2021.
    Important Process Planner is only included as part of COSTOPTIMIZER Professional 2021. This course requires you to have completed the COSTOPTIMIZER Professional – Basic Introduction course.

    Locate the Transfer.igs geometry file in the Geo Folder: C:FTIgeoTransfer.igs"

  • PROCESS PLANNER Prog Die Process An Introduction

    Course Overview: This course outlines the basic features and functionality of PROCESS PLANNER 2021. Specifically, it focusses on the Prog Die Process Workbench.

    Topic Covered:

    1. Overview of PROCESS PLANNER - Progressive Die Process
    2. Defining Part Features
    3. Defining Prog Die Process Settings
    4. Using the 2D Process Table to define blanking process
    5. Using the 3D Process Table to configure Progressive Die operations
    6. Generating and analysing the Summary Table
    7. Creating a Prog Die Process workbench report.

    Prerequisites: Download and install FormingSuite COSTOPTIMIZER Professional.
    Important Process Planner is only included as part of COSTOPTIMIZER Professional 2021. This course requires you to have completed the COSTOPTIMIZER Professional – Basic Introduction course.
    Locate the 2 up_brkt.igs geometry file in the Geo Folder: C:FTIgeo2 up_brkt.igs"

  • Tool & Die Welding and Repair

    2 Day Course ( 1 Day Classroom & 1 Day Hands-On)

    Course Overview:  Learn the process for welding and repair of draw, trim/ pierce, flange and cam dies. Also learn to repair defects on panels using various welding and grinding methods. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques for tool steel welding and the ins-and- outs of press repair methods. Students will learn and practice proper techniques for welding and repair using MIG, TIG, and Stick applications. 

    Topics Covered:  

    • 1.0 Welding Overvie
      • 1.1 Types of Welding and Equipment
        • GTAW Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG), SMAW Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick)
        • GMAW Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG), Choosing the proper equipment
    • 1.2 Welder Settings for Different Types of Die Steels
    • 1.3 Pre-Heating and Steel Preparation
      • Estimating temperature change by color
    • 1.4 Welding Rod Types
      • 0-1, A-2, D-2C, Cast Steel, Aluminum
    • 2.0 Draw Die Weld Repair
      • 2.1 Draw Bead Repair
        Fixing a Bead by Welding, Grinding, and Polishing
      • 2.2 Repairing a Welded Flat Surface
        Steps to Welding, Grinding, and Stoning a Flat Surface by Hand
      • 2.3 Repairing a Welded Curved Surface
        Steps to Welding, Grinding, and Stoning a Curved Surface by Hand
      • 2.4 Repairing a Welded Feature Line
        Steps to Successfully Blend a Welded Feature Line
    • 3.0 Trim Die Weld Repair
      • 3.1 Punch Trim Line Repair
        Fixing Cutting Problems Associated with Burrs by Welding
      • 3.2 Die Trim Line Repair
        Fixing Cutting Problems Associated with Burrs by Welding
      • 3.3 Trim Line Change to Reduce Panel Size
        How to Successfully Move a Trim Line by Welding
      • 3.4 Trim Line Change to Increase Panel Size
        How to Successfully Move a Trim Line by Welding
      • 3.5 Scrap Cutter Repair
        Steps to Grinding a Welded Inserted Cutter
    • 4.0 Pierce Die Weld Repair
      • 4.1 Pierce Die Repair
        How to Grind Welded Cutting Edges
      • 4.2 Pierce Punch Repair
        How to Grind Welded Cutting Edges
    • 5.0 Flange Die Weld Repair
      • 5.1 Verifying Flange Clearance
        Steps to Successfully Establish Proper Clearances
      • 5.2 Flange Line Change to Reduce Panel Size
        Using Plotted Points to Successfully Grind a Welded Bend Line
      • 5.3 Flange Line Change to Increase Panel Size
        Using Plotted Points to Successfully Grind a Welded Bend Line
    • 6.0 Production Die Repair & Welding  
      • 6.1 Cracking and Wrinkling 
        What to look for and ways of fixing Panel Conditions during Production 
      • 6.2 Panel Stoning and Deforms 
        Identifying the Common Types of Deforms by Panel Stoning 
      • 6.3 Emergency Repairs for Negative Deforms 
        Temporary Time Saving Repairs for Draw Dies that can Reduce Press Downtime 
      • 6.4 Emergency Trim Line Repairs 
        Temporary Time Saving Repairs for Draw Dies that can Reduce Press Downtime 
    • 7.0 Hands-On Welding Applications- 8 Hours 
      • 7.1 GTAW-TIG Welding 
        Students perform a variety of welding applications 
      • 7.2 SMAW- Stick Welding 
        Students perform a variety of welding applications 
      • 7.3 GMAW- MIG Welding
        Students perform a variety of welding applications 

     Who should attend?
    Tooling Supervisors, Process, Manufacturing and Tooling Engineers, Tool and Die Makers and Plant Welding Personnel

  • Welding Defect Analysis

     2 Day Course

    Course Overview: Learn how to evaluate parts for welding defects associated with resistance, MIG, and projecting operations. Students will learn the troubleshooting skills necessary to address weld quality issues and suggest potential counter measures in the automotive manufacturing environment. 

    Topic Covered:

    • 1.0 How a Weld is Made 
      • 1.1 Resistance Spot Welding
      • 1.2 Characteristics of the Weld Nugget 
      • 1.3 Making a Spot Weld  
        • Single Spot 
        • Double Spot 
        • Projection Weld 
      • 1.4 Relationship of the Welding Variables 
        • Single Spot 
        • Double Spot 
        • Projection Weld 
      • 1.5 The Elementary Welding System 

    • 2.0 Weld Schedules Metals and Other Variables 
      • 2.1 Resistance Spot Welding 
      • 2.2 Basic Welding Circuit
        • Producing Weld Heat 
        • Spot and Projection Welding Components 
        • Electrodes and Other Current-Carrying Members 
        • Pressure System 
      • 2.3 Weld Sequence 
        • Squeeze 
        • Weld Time 
        • Hold 
      • 2.4 Welding Variables (Single, Double, Projection Welds) 
        • Weld Circuit Effects on Weld Heat 
        • Current and Voltage 
        • Electrode Face Area
        • Time 
        • Weld Loop Impedance 
        • Electrode Force  

    • 3.0 Protective Coatings and Contaminants
      • 3.1 Galvanized Steel
        • Hot Dipped
        • Electroplate
      • 3.2 Contaminants on the Metal
        • Drawing Compound
        • Dirt and Scale
        • Oils
        • Rust
        • Sealer
      • 3.3 Composition of Metal (Metallurgy)
        • Weld Heat Balance
        • Equal Thickness
        • Unequal Thickness 
    • 4.0 Weld Schedules 
      • 4.1 Weld Tables 
        • Three-ply Weld Schedule 

    • 5.0 Weld Quality Defects (Spot and Projection Welds) 
      • 5.1 Surface Defects 
        • Indentation 
        • Surface Deformation Surface Burning 
        • Surface Expulsion (Whiskers) 
        • Cracks
        • Blow Holes 
      • 5.2 Weld Nugget Defects 
        •  Undersize Nugget 
        • Low Penetration 
        • Porosity 
        • Expulsion 
        • Misshapen Weld Nugget 
        • Poor Part Fit-up 
        • Fixture Related Issues 
        • Poor Electrode Alignment  
      • 5.3 Corrective Action for Eliminating Spot Weld Defects 
        • Correction of Surface Defects 
        • Correction of Weld Nugget Defects 

    • 6.0 General Maintenance 
      • 6.1 Weld Schedules 
      • 6.2 Caps  
      • 6.3 Water Tubes 
      • 6.4 Contaminants on the Metal 
      • 6.5 Guns 
      • 6.6 Cables 
      • 6.7 Fixtures 

    • 7.0 Troubleshooting 
      • 7.1 Generic Weld Inspection Process 
        • Destructive Testing 
        • Non-Destructive Testing (W&A) 
      • 7.2 Troubleshooting Flow Chart 
      • 7.3 Welding Sequence Consequences 
        • Spot and Projection Welding 
        • MIG Welding 
        • Laser Welding 

    • 8.0 Exercises 
      Interactive hands-on exercises designed to introduce the students to the troubleshooting process: 
      Exercise 1: Identifying Common Spot Weld defects 

      Exercise 2: Evaluating Spot Weld Defects on Assemblies 
      Exercise 3: Identifying Common Projection Weld Defects 
      Exercise 4: Identifying Common MIG Weld Defects 
      Exercise 5: Evaluating MIG Weld Defects on Assemblies 
      Exercise 6: Evaluating Projection Weld Defects on Assemblies 
      Exercise 7: Rework Methods for Weld Defects

    Who should attend?
    All types of Engineers, Product Designers, Tool and Die Makers, Welding Maintenance, and Launch Personnel.

     

  • Welding Technology

    1 Day Course

    Course Overview: Learn the processes and equipment used in resistance (spot) welding. You will review: basic resistance welding, how welds are made, components and mechanics of a welding system, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, testing methods and weld schedules for various materials and coatings. 

    Topic Covered:

    • 1.0 How a Weld is Made 
      • 1.1 Resistance Spot Welding 
      • 1.2 Characteristics of the Weld Nugget 
      • 1.3 Making a Spot Weld 
      • 1.4 Relationship of the Welding Variables 
      • 1.5 The Elementary Welding System 

    •  2.0 Welding Fixture Secondary Components 
      • 2.1 Introduction 
      • 2.2 In-line Weld Gun Assembly 
      • 2.3 Welding Electrodes (caps) 
      • 2.3 Electrode Holder Assembly 
      • 2.4 Threaded Adapters 
      • 2.5 Tapered Shank Cap Adapters (Barrels) 
      • 2.6 Offset Electrode Caps and Adapters 
      • 2.7 Water Tubes and Water Tube Adapters 
      • 2.8 In-line Welding Gun Cylinders 
      • 2.9 Stationary Back-up Electrodes 
      • 2.10 Secondary Conductors (Shunts) 
      • 2.11 Welding Fixture Transformers 
      • 2.12 Weld Circuit and Power Considerations 
      • 2.13 Primary Circuit Power Control 
      • 2.14 Secondary System Mechanical Arrangement 

    •  3.0 Positioning and Holding Production Parts 
      • 3.1 Magnetic Losses 
      • 3.2 Electrical Switches 
      • 3.3 Water Distribution  
      • 3.4 Fixture Color Codes 

    •  4.0 Multiple Welding Secondary 
      • 4.1 Weld Power Supply 
      • 4.2 Weld Loop Impedance 
      • 4.3 Types of Resistance Welding 
      • 4.4 Balanced Welding Conditions 
      • 4.5 Classes of Welds 

    •  5.0 Portable and Robot Spot Welding 
      • 5.1 Portable Weld Guns 
      • 5.2 Portable Weld Gun Designs 
      • 5.3 Transformer Secondary Cables 
      • 5.4 Portable Welder Suspension Systems 
      • 5.5 Robot Integral Weld Guns 
      • 5.6 Color Coding of Components  
      • 5.7 Weld Gun Assembly  
      • 5.8 Portable and Robot Welding Standards 

    •  6.0 Weld Schedules, Metals and Other Variables 
      • 6.1 Resistance Spot Welding  
      • 6.2 Basic Welding Circuit  
      • 6.3 Weld Sequence 
      • 6.4 Welding Variables 
      • 6.5 Protective Coatings 
      • 6.6 Contaminants on the Metal 
      • 6.7 Composition of Metal (Metallurgy) 
      • 6.8 Weld Heat Balance 
      • 6.9 Metals Commonly Resistance Spot Welded 
      • 6.10 Multiple Thickness Welds 
      • 6.11 Spot Spacing 
      • 6.12 Weld Schedules 

    •  7.0 Weld Quality and Testing Methods 
      • 7.1 Spot Weld Defects 
      • 7.2 Corrective Action for Eliminating Spot Weld Defects 
      • 7.3 Welding Equipment Testing and Troubleshooting 
      • 7.4 Secondary System Maintenance 
      • 7.5 General Maintenance 

     Who should attend?
    All types of Engineers, Product Designers, Tool and Die Makers and anyone interested in an overall understanding of resistance welding.

  • MAR101 - Basic Nonlinear Analysis using Marc and Mentat

    The purpose of this course is to introduce the new Marc user to both Marc and Mentat by lectures and hands on modeling of nonlinear problems.


    Length: 

    3 Days


    Pre-requisites : 

    A basic knowledge of statics and strength of materials is highly recommended. Previous finite element analysis experience is recommended


    Topics: 

    • Introduction to Mentat
    • Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis
      • Geometrically Nonlinear Analysis
      • Material Nonlinear Analysis
      • Modeling with Contact
    • Resolving Convergence Problems
    • Numerical Analysis of Nonlinear Problems
  • MAR102 - Advanced Nonlinear Analysis using Marc and Mentat

    The purpose of this course is to enhance the current Marc user's understanding of modeling nonlinear problems. Lectures are supported by hands-on modeling of nonlinear problems.


    Length: 

    3 days


    Pre-requisites : 

    A basic knowledge of nonlinear simulations - Familiarity with Mentat 2011 - Completion of MAR101 (Basic Nonlinear Analysis using Marc and Mentat) or equivalent experience


    Topics: 

    • Material Nonlinearity
    • Contact
    • Adaptive Meshing
    • User Subroutines in Marc
    • Heat Transfer and Thermal Stresses
    • Global - Local (Structural Zooming) Analysis in Marc
    • Restarts
    • Performance
    • Workshop Problems
      • Experimental Curve Fitting Using Physical Test Data
      • Creep of Tube
      • Superplastic Forming of a Metal Container
      • Composite Progressive Failure Analysis using VCCT
      • Elastomeric Cylinder (Segment to Segment Contact)
      • Ship Bumper Contact Analysis
      • Global Remeshing
      • Local Adaptive Remeshing
      • Creep of a Tube (User Subroutine)
      • Heat Transfer (Conduction and Convection)
      • Heat Transfer (Radiation)
      • Coupled Analysis (Thermal / Structural)
      • Global – Local (Structural Zooming)
      • Restarts
  • MAR104 - Electromagnetic Analysis using Marc and Mentat

    This course provides an overview of general electromagnetic theory and of the theory behind different analysis types in Marc Electromagnetics and the typical problems they can handle. It provides a quick review of Marc nonlinear methodology and contact analysis as well as of Marc Structural and thermal analysis. For each analysis type, the workshops are chosen to show a range of problems that can be solved in Marc. Each workshop shows detailed step by step finite element modeling in Mentat and is a quick, simple and efficient way of learning Mentat. The post-processing section of each workshop problem illustrates how finite element results can be interpreted, and how they can be used to obtain other practical quantities. Relevant short notes at the end of a workshop help in getting additional information about Marc and Mentat.


    Length: 

    3 days


    Pre-requisites : 

    None


    Topics: 

    • Day1
      • Main theory of EM and Electrostatic workshop
    • Day2
      • Joule-thermal-structural and Magnetostatics=structural workshop
    • Day3
      • Piezoelectric , magnetostatic-thermal and magnetodynamics workshop
  • MAR120 - Basic Nonlinear Analysis using Marc and Patran

    Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops with Model Files

    The purpose of this course is to provide a fundamental understanding of how material testing and finite element analysis are combined to improve the design of rubber and elastomeric products.

    Topics:

    • Introduction
    • Overview of Elastomer Testing and Analysis
      • Test data are dependent on the measurement method
      • Analysis results are dependent on the mesh
      • Measurement and Modeling principals
    • Uniaxial Tension/Compression Testing and Analysis
      • Specimen setup and test
      • Set up model - Curve Fitting of Uniaxial Material Data
      • Run Simulation
      • Understand Physical and Numerical Results
    • Biaxial Tension/Compression Testing
      • Specimen setup and test
      • Set up model - Curve Fitting of Multi Mode Material Data
      • Run Simulation
      • Understand Physical and Numerical Results
    • Pure Shear Testing
      • Specimen setup and test
      • Set up model - Curve Fitting of Multi Mode Material Data
      • Run Simulation
      • Understand Physical and Numerical Results Contact Analysis
    • Product Simulations with Specimen Data
      • Definition of contact bodies
      • Contact and friction
      • Case Histories of Product Simulation

    Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops with Model Files

    The purpose of this course is to provide a fundamental understanding of how material testing and finite element analysis are combined to improve the design of rubber and elastomeric products.

    Topics:

    • Introduction
    • Overview of Elastomer Testing and Analysis
      • Test data are dependent on the measurement method
      • Analysis results are dependent on the mesh
      • Measurement and Modeling principals
    • Uniaxial Tension/Compression Testing and Analysis
      • Specimen setup and test
      • Set up model - Curve Fitting of Uniaxial Material Data
      • Run Simulation
      • Understand Physical and Numerical Results
    • Biaxial Tension/Compression Testing
      • Specimen setup and test
      • Set up model - Curve Fitting of Multi Mode Material Data
      • Run Simulation
      • Understand Physical and Numerical Results
    • Pure Shear Testing
      • Specimen setup and test
      • Set up model - Curve Fitting of Multi Mode Material Data
      • Run Simulation
      • Understand Physical and Numerical Results Contact Analysis
    • Product Simulations with Specimen Data
      • Definition of contact bodies
      • Contact and friction
      • Case Histories of Product Simulation
  • MAR121 - Advanced Nonlinear Analysis using Marc and Patran

    Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials with audio from Subject Matter Experts, Workshops with Model Files, and Demo Videos

    About this Course:
    This course explains the enhancement topics in new Marc release.

  • APX111 - Overview of Python Scripting API in MSC Apex

    This course provides an introduction to the MSC Apex Python Scripting API. The course is structured to provide an experienced python user with an overview of the API, instructions on using the API documentation, and hands-on examples.

    Pre-requisites:
    Some knowledge of Python and MSC Apex is recommended but not required.

    Topics Covered:

    • Overview of the MSC Apex Python Scripting API
    • Apex Macro Record and Customization
    • Apex Model Management and API
    • MSC Apex Script Triggers
    • Apex Custom Tools and Python GUI SDK
    • External Python IDE and Using third party packages
  • APEX 120: Linear Static and Normal Modes Analysis using MSC Apex

    MSC Apex Learning Modules
    Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops with Model Files

    Topics:

    • Basics of Finite element analysis
    • Purpose Driven Finite Element Analysis using MSC Apex
    • 2.5D meshing
    • Loads and Boundary Conditions in MSC Apex
    • Interaction Tools in MSC Apex 
    • Model Checks in MSC Apex
    • Normal Modes Analysis in MSC Apex
    • Buckling Analysis in MSC Apex 
    • Frequency Response in MSC Apex
    • Post-processing in MSC Apex
  • Practicals for Strength of Materials and other Engineering Concepts using MSC Apex
  • Introduction to the Mindset of MSC Apex Generative Design

    About this Course:
    This course is an introduction to the Generative Design world and its new mindset. It shows and explains the concept behind generative design, what is different to familiar technologies and what we want to achieve with it. The success of the software is presented through a few Use Cases.

    Pre- Requisites
    NA

    Topics covered

    • The goal of Generative Design
    • Why we need to go beyond topology optimisation
    • Rethink the existing workflow
    • Variety as a key for successful designs
    • Design funnel for optimal designs
    • Cost reduction by Generative Design
    • Design for sustainability
    • Industry overview
    • Selected, successful use cases
    • Hardware information: technical suggestions
  • Dive into the Workflow & Features of MSC Apex Generative Design

    About this Course:
    This course describes and explains the workflow as well as the key functionalities available in the software. It is a hands-on course with many demos and some workshops to test the learned process.

    Pre- Requisites
    Introduction to the Mindset of MSC Apex Generative Design

    Topics covered

    • Generative Design Workflow Overview
    • Geometry Preparation
    • Design Space Creation in MSC Apex Generative Design
    • Optimisation setup
    • Symmetry Constraint
    • Machining Allowance
    • Access Regions
    • Clearance Regions
    • Forces, Moments & Displacements
    • Stress Goal & Event Specific Stress Goal
    • Strut Density
    • Complexity
    • Shape Quality
    • Reduction of Fixation Points vs. Keep all Non-Design Spaces
    • Application Settings
  • Post Processing & Solution Workflow with MSC Apex Generative Design

    About this Course:
    This course is focused on the Post Processing of MSC Apex Generative Design. We'll take a closer look at the results available in the software and evaluate the design. Furthermore, the course gives an outlook on a complete solution workflow with MSC Apex Structures and Simufact Additive as subsequent programs to validate the result regarding other constraints and manufacturing simulation.

    Pre- Requisites
    Dive into the Workflow & Features of MSC Apex Generative Design

    Topics covered

    • Post Processing
    • Optimisation
    • Result Geometries
    • Mesh-To-CAD
    • One Solution Workflow including MSC Apex Structures and Simufact Additive
  • Part Consolidation Workflow for Assemblies in MSC Apex Generative Design

    About this Course:
    This course specifically shows the Part Consolidation Workflow for Assemblies. We will show every step of the preparation to a ready-to-run optimisation, starting from one original assembly. The result shows one integrated geometry which considers every defined condition. Almost all available tools of the optimisation model preparation are applied as well as the specially designed Generative Design Configuration Tool.

    Pre- Requisites

    • Post Processing & Solution Workflow with MSC Apex Generative Design
    • Dive into the Workflow & Features of MSC Apex Generative Design

    Topics covered

    • Part Consolidation Workflow
    • Access Region Tool
    • Clearance Region Tool
    • Machining Allowances
    • Retained Volumes
    • Generative Design Configuration Tool
    • Optimisation Model setup
  • Refining Models through Advanced Modelling & Simulation Techniques in MSC Apex Generative Design

    About this Course:
    This course shows and explains advanced options to influence the optimisation and, therefore, the design. This includes some additional commands as well as the option to start an optimisation via the command line. Additionally, it shows how to manually change the result by adding struts and rerunning the optimisation.

    Pre- Requisites

    • Post Processing & Solution Workflow with MSC Apex Generative Design
    • Dive into the Workflow & Features of MSC Apex Generative Design

    Topics covered

    • Influencing the Design
    • Restart an Optimisation
    • Two-Stage Optimisation
    • Command Line Optimisation
  • NAS101A: Linear Static and Normal Modes Analysis using MSC Nastran

    24 hours –Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials with audio from Subject Matter Experts, Workshops with Model Files, and Demo Videos

    About this Course:
    Beginner: This course provides an introduction to finite element analysis. It includes discussion of basic features available in MSC Nastran for solving structural engineering problems. In this course, all finite element models will be created and edited using a text editor, not a graphical pre-processor.

  • NAS111: Aeroelasticity using MSC Nastran

    24 hours – Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops and Model Files

    About this Course:
    Advanced: This course is for engineers concerned with structural loads, flying qualities, and aeroelastic stability of flexible aircraft and missiles. The objective of this course is to familiarize engineers with state-of-the-art MSC Nastran applications in aeroelastic analyses. An overview of the aeroelastic capability is followed by an in-depth look at modern aerodynamic theories and three available aeroelastic solutions: static aeroelasticity, flutter, and dynamic aeroelasticity.

  • NAS113: Composite Material Analysis using MSC Nastran

    24 hours - Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials with audio from Subject Matter Experts, Workshops with Model Files, and Demo Videos

    About this Course:
    Advanced: This course describes how to use MSC Nastran for practical analysis and design optimization of laminated composite materials. MSC Nastran can be used to specify the material properties, orientation and thickness for each lamina in the composite layup. In addition, this course will show how MSC Nastran can be used for multi-disciplinary structural optimization of laminated composite materials.

  • NAS115: Fluid Structure Analysis using MSC Nastran

    24 hours – Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops and Model Files

    About this Course:
    Intermediate: This course introduces the various aspects of acoustics including the coupling and interaction of acoustics with structures.

  • NAS120: Linear Static Analysis using MSC Nastran and Patran

    40 hours - Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials with audio from Subject Matter Experts, Workshops with Model Files, and Demo Videos

    About this Course:
    Beginner: This course introduces basic finite element analysis techniques for linear static, normal modes, and buckling analysis of structures using MSC Nastran and Patran. MSC Nastran data structure, the element library, modeling practices, model validation, and guidelines for efficient solutions are all topics covered in this course.

  • NAS124: Thermal Analysis using MSC Nastran (SOL400)

    24 hours –Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops and Model Files

    About this Course:
    Intermediate: This course describes heat transfer and thermal stress analysis capabilities in MSC Nastran's SOL400. Program inputs and interpretation of results for conduction, convection, and radiation analyses are covered in detail. This course provides a balance between theory, its development within the context of MSC Nastran, and practical application.

  • NAS126 – Explicit nonlinear Analysis (SOL700) using MSC Nastran and Patran

    24 hours –Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops and Model Files

    About this Course:
    Advanced: This is an introductory course in dynamics simulation using explicit nonlinear analysis. Students will prepare short duration structural dynamic analyses using MSC Nastran finite element models. Students will learn how to create and/or modify material properties, boundary and initial conditions, and loads for dynamic simulation models. They will also learn how to set up the jobs for running the models and review the results for these models.

  • NAS127: Rotordynamic Analysis using MSC Nastran

    16 hours – Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops and Model Files

    About this Course:
    Intermediate: This course instructs on rotordynamic analysis for coupled rotating and stationary components as well as how to setup and analyze structural models with one or more rotating components. In addition, this course describes the types of analysis supported by the rotordynamics capability and damping effects and input methods for models with rotating components. Students will also learn how to use Patran to create models and display results with animation or graphs.

  • NAS133: Contact Analysis using MSC Nastran and Patran (with Contact tables or Contact Pairs)

    16 hours - Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials with audio from Subject Matter Experts, Workshops with Model Files, and Demo Videos

    About this Course:
    Intermediate: This course instructs on different ways of using contact in MSC Nastran's Linear Static and Normal Modes solutions. This includes setting up contact bodies, both touching and glued contact, and interpretation of results. Patran is used for pre- and post- processing.

  • NAS134: Advanced Contact Analysis using MSC Nastran and Patran(with Contact tables or Contact Pairs)

    8 hours - Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials with audio from Subject Matter Experts, Workshops with Model Files, and Demo Videos

    About this Course:
    Advanced: This course instructs on different ways of using contact in MSC Nastran's Implicit Nonlinear solution (SOL400). This includes advanced contact capabilities, discussion of special features, identifying and solving problems with contact and interpretation of results.

  • NAS318: Implementation of fatigue Methods using MSC Nastran- Embedded Fatigue (NEF) with Patran)

    8 hours -Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials with audio from Subject Matter Experts, Workshops with Model Files, and Demo Videos

    About this Course:
    NAS318 is an introductory class for MSC Nastran Embedded Fatigue

    Objectives

    • Learn the proper use of MSC Nastran for solving various fatigue analysis problems
    • Understand the physical processes in fatigue
    • Use MSC Nastran to model the fatigue processes
    • Become familiar with common fatigue methods
  • NAS101B: Advanced Linear Analysis using MSC Nastran

    24 hours –Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials with audio from Subject Matter Experts, Workshops with Model Files, and Demo Videos

    About this Course:
    Beginner: This course provides an introduction to finite element analysis. It includes discussion of basic features available in MSC Nastran for solving structural engineering problems. In this course, all finite element models will be created and edited using a text editor, not a graphical pre-processor.

  • NAS400: Implicit Nonlinear Analysis using MSC Nastran and Patran

    24 hours – Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials with audio from Subject Matter Experts, Workshops with Model Files, and Demo Videos

    About this Course:
    Advanced: This course instructs on various aspects of implicit nonlinear analysis using MSC Nastran and Patran. This includes large deformation, advanced nonlinear material, contact, analysis chaining, heat transfer, and nonlinear transient dynamics.

  • HDF5: HDF5 Usage in MSC Nastran and Patran

    Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops and Model Files

    About this Course:
    This course describes the HDF5 functionality in MSC Nastran and Patran. It also discusses the python and associated PyTables modules to extract data from HDF5 database created by MSC Nastran. Examples and exercises are provided for hands on experience.

  • NAS102A: Dynamic Analysis using MSC Nastran

    24 hours –Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops and Model Files

    About this Course:
    Beginner: This course teaches various aspects of dynamic analysis using MSC Nastran. This includes normal modes, frequency response, transient response, and enforced motion.

  • NAS102B: Advanced Dynamic Analysis using MSC Nastran

    16 hours –Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials with audio from Subject Matter Experts, Workshops with Model Files, and Demo Videos

    About this Course:
    Intermediate: This course teaches various aspects of dynamic analysis using MSC Nastran. This includes frequency response, direct matrix input, modal effective mass, complex eigenvalue analysis, dynamic optimization and test analysis correlation.

  • NAS106A: Basic Substructure Analysis using MSC Nastran – Primary Superelements

    16 hours – Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials with audio from Subject Matter Experts, Workshops with Model Files, and Demo Videos

    About this Course:
    Intermediate: This course teaches how to define and analyze superelements in static and dynamic analyses (including component modes), and set up both single and multi-level superelement analysis. Students will learn how to perform restarts using superelements and incorporate superelements with nonlinear analysis.

  • NAS106B: Advanced Substructure Analysis using MSC Nastran - Secondary Superelements

    8 hours – Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials with audio from Subject Matter Experts, Workshops with Model Files, and Demo Videos

    About this Course:
    Intermediate: This course teaches how to define and analyze superelements in static and dynamic analyses (including component modes), and set up both single and multi-level superelement analysis. Students will learn how to perform restarts using superelements and incorporate superelements with nonlinear analysis.

  • NAS107: Design Sensitivity and Optimization using MSC Nastran

    24 hours –Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops and Model Files

    About this Course:
    Intermediate: This course teaches how to design for a variety of user-defined objectives, using MSC Nastran's comprehensive design sensitivity and optimization capability. This course covers the theoretical and practical aspects of MSC Nastran's design sensitivity and optimization. Emphasis is placed on using the program to solve practical engineering programs. The concept of a design model is introduced. The process of optimizing a structure is discussed from initial modeling to interpretation of results.

  • NAS108 : what’s new in MSC Nastran

    Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials with audio from Subject Matter Experts, Workshops with Model Files, and Demo Videos

    About this Course:
    This course explains the enhancement topics in new MSC Nastran release.

  • NAS110: Working with Custom MSC Nastran Solution Sequences using DMAP

    24 hours – Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops and Model Files

    About this Course:
    Advanced: This course provides experienced users with the knowledge to perform sophisticated tasks in MSC Nastran. Such tasks include the creation of DMAP sequences with subDMAPs and the creation of a solution sequence (delivery) database. Details are presented on the structured solution sequence (SOLs 100 through 200), DMAP structure, and NDDL.

  • PAT301A - Introduction to Patran
    40 hours - Online Self-Paced Course Course Materials, Workshops and Model Files

    About this Course: PAT301A is the introductory course for new Patran users. Students will master the basic skills required to use Patran in typical MCAE applications. PAT301A emphasizes practical skills development through comprehensive, hands-on laboratory sessions. Students will learn to build analysis models using Patran, define material properties, create boundary conditions, apply loads, and submit their job for analysis and postprocess results.
  • PAT301B - Advanced Geometry, Meshing, and Customization using Patran
    32 hours – Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops and Model Files

    About this Course:
    PAT301B provides an in-depth examination of the advanced features of Patran. Sample topics covered by PAT301B include: advanced Patran features usage for meshing and mesh refinement, use of various Patran Command Language (PCL) files for session customization, application of advanced geometric construction techniques, definition of fields to represent spatially varying functions for loads and boundary conditions, generation of constraint equations (MPCs) to define physical relationships, and creation of sophisticated multi-effect graphical images.
  • PAT304 - Automating Tasks and Basic GUI Customization Using the Patran Programming Command Language (PCL)

    40 hours –Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops and Model Files

    About this Course:
    PAT304 provides students with an overview of the Patran Command Language (PCL). Topics include basic PCL syntax, creation of a user interface object; compiling, debugging, and code management. Students will build practical skills by performing 11 PCL programming exercises in multiple laboratory sessions.

  • PAT312 - Thermal Analysis Using Patran Thermal

    Course Description:
    Intensive review of Patran focusing on building heat transfer models for Thermal. Initial overview of Thermal capabilities followed by exposure to all features of Thermal accessed through Patran. Each lecture and lessons will instruct you how to setup, execute, and post process the results of a heat transfer analysis. Lessons increase in the level of detail and complexity through the week.

    Pre-requisites: Background using thermal analysis with either finite difference or finite element formulations. PAT301(Introduction to Patran) or equivalent experience in the use of Patran.

    Topics:

    • Analyzing models which include the four basic modes of heat transfer
    • Exercising the two primary types of heat transfer analysis
    • Defining thermal materials
    • Describing and applying available element types and options
    • Defining heat transfer loads and boundary condition that are either constant or variable for
    • Programming user supplied subroutines to
    • Using the built in hydraulic network solver and its associated element and boundary definitions.
    • Accessing and customizing control parameter
  • PAT318A - Basic Durability and Fatigue Life Analysis Using MSC Fatigue

    16 hours – Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops and Model Files

    About this Course:
    This course introduces methods for evaluation and estimation of fatigue life using MSC Fatigue. Various approaches for extending the useful life of a design are discussed. In addition, design optimization based on a uniform life concept, and selection and evaluation of material surface finish and treatments, will also be covered.

  • PAT318B - Advanced Durability and Fatigue Life Analysis Using MSC Fatigue

    16 hours –Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops and Model Files

    About this Course:
    Advanced Durability and Fatigue Life Analysis Using MSC Fatigue

  • PAT325 - Composite Laminate Modeling using Patran

    16 hours – Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops and Model Files

    About this Course:
    This seminar shows outlines of composites materials theory and the integration between FEM and composites materials. Illustrate the basic functions of Patran Laminate Modeler and Composite design in MSC Nastran. Engineers and material scientists involved in the design, analysis and manufacture of composite components and structures would benefit from this seminar.

  • SMD102 : Fundamentals of Multibody Dynamics Analysis with SimDesigner

    Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops with Model Files

    This course is intended for users that have fundamental CATIA V5 knowledge. Experience with Part Design, Assembly Design and DMU Kinematics workbenches is recommended.

    Topics:

    • Transform kinematics CATIA V5 models to Adams Solver friendly mechanisms.
    • Convert assembly constraints to mechanism constraints:
      • Standard joints (hinges, sliders, etc...)
      • Joint primitives
      • Complex (couplers, etc...)
      • Curve (cam-follower, pin-in-slot)
    • Actuate a system with:
      • Ideal and complex part motion
      • Applied forces
      • Gravity
    • Connect parts with more realistic forces:
      • Simple (springs,dampers, etc...)
      • Contacts and collisions
    • Measure quantities of interest (displacements, velocities, accelerations, applied loads, forces)
    • Precisely control and manage your simulations
    • Investigate test results via animations and plots
    • Manage files generated by exporting from CATIA V5 interface to Adams View and/or Adams Solver
  • SMM101 - Introduction to SimManager
    Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials and Workshops
  • SMM102 - SimManager Basic Configuration
    Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials and Workshops
  • SMM201 - SimManager Installation and Administration
    Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials and Workshops
  • SMM301 - SimManager Advanced Configuration
    Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials and Workshops
  • SND501: Thermal analysis using Patran with Sinda

    Online Self-Paced Course
    Course Materials, Workshops with Model Files

    Topics:

    • Module 1 - Overview
    • Module 2 - GUI Files
    • Module 3 – Materials
    • Module 4 - Element Properties
    • Module 5 - Fields
    • Module 6 - Loads and Boundary Conditions
    • Module 7 - Analysis
    • Module 8 - Output and Results