Help Wanted: Die Processor with AutoForm Experience

Posted by stephens on Apr 1, 2010 in Events | 0 comments

Calling all die guys. There is a cool opportunity for the right person that I would like to share today (no, this is NOT an April Fool’s joke). Tesla Motors is seeking a die processor with AutoForm experience. The immediate need is to get their new Model S out of the clay studios and into showrooms. If you are not familiar with Tesla, you should be. They...

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Skin It

Posted by stephens on Oct 13, 2009 in Rants, Tips & Techniques | 0 comments

Forming simulation software needs a zero thickness sheet for meshing purposes. Oftentimes, the designer will have an IGES or STEP file of the product data at full material thickness. We have to perform a step known as “skinning” to get just the inside of metal surface in order to setup and run a simulation. For you AutoForm users, [Disclaimer: I am...

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