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AutoForm^plus R5.2 Installation Guide

0 Installation Guide

1.Introduction (4)

1.1.How to use (4)

1.2.Nomenclature (4)

2.Licensing (5)

2.1.Licensing alternatives for AutoForm (5)

2.2.Concurrent use of AutoForm plus R5.2 and previous versions (5)

2.3.Version update from AutoForm plus R4 or newer to AutoForm plus R5.2 (5)

3.Installation (6)

3.1.Installation scenarios (6)

3.2.System requirements (Overview) (6)

3.3.RLM license server (7)

3.3.1. Windows (7)

3.3.1.1. System requirements (7)

3.3.1.2. Installation (7)

3.3.1.3. Installation of license (7)

3.3.1.4. Silent (8)

3.3.1.5. Test (8)

3.3.1.6. Uninstall (8)

3.3.2. Linux (8)

3.3.2.1. System requirements (8)

3.3.2.2. Installation (8)

3.3.2.3. Test (9)

3.3.2.4. Uninstall (10)

3.4.Front-end (10)

3.4.1. Windows (10)

3.4.1.1. System requirements (10)

3.4.1.2. Software prerequisites (10)

3.4.1.3. Installation (11)

3.4.1.4. Silent (11)

3.4.1.5. Network (12)

3.4.1.6. Test (12)

3.4.1.7. Uninstall (13)

3.5.Back-end (13)

3.5.1. Windows (13)

3.5.1.1. System requirements (13)

3.5.1.2. Software prerequisites (13)

3.5.1.3. Installation (14)

3.5.1.4. Silent (14)

3.5.1.5. Network (15)

3.5.1.6. Test (15)

3.5.1.7. Uninstall (16)

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3.5.2. Linux (16)

3.5.2.1. System requirements (16)

3.5.2.2. Install (16)

3.5.2.3. Network (17)

3.5.2.4. Test (17)

3.5.2.5. Uninstall (17)

3.6.R5.2 Utilities (17)

3.6.1. Windows (17)

3.6.1.1. System requirements (17)

3.6.1.2. Install (18)

3.6.1.3. Silent (18)

3.6.1.4. Test (18)

3.6.1.5. Uninstall (19)

3.7.AutoForm CATIA-embedded products (19)

3.7.1. Windows (19)

3.7.1.1. System requirements (19)

3.7.1.2. Install (19)

3.7.1.3. Silent (20)

3.7.1.4. Test (20)

3.7.1.5. Uninstall (21)

3.8.AutoForm NX-embedded products (21)

3.8.1. Windows (21)

3.8.1.1. System requirements (21)

3.8.1.2. Install (21)

3.8.1.3. Silent (22)

3.8.1.4. Test (22)

3.8.1.5. Uninstall (23)

4.Configuration and Administration (23)

4.1.Licenseserver (23)

4.1.1. Opt File – Timeout (23)

4.1.2. Access control to the RLM web interface (23)

4.1.3. Firewall configuration (23)

4.1.3.1. Windows (23)

4.1.4. Admin document RLM (24)

4.2.FrontEnd (24)

4.2.1. Windows (24)

4.2.1.1. Space mouse support (24)

4.2.1.2. Drive mapping (24)

4.2.1.3. Firewall configuration (25)

4.2.1.4. Custom configuration of environment (25)

4.2.1.5. Changes of the system during stand-alone installation (28)

4.2.1.6. Folders being used by AutoForm plus R5.2 stand-alone (28)

4.2.1.7. LOG files (29)

4.2.1.8. Check for version updates (29)

4.2.1.9. systemConfigFile.xml and userConfigFile.xml (29)

4.2.1.10. Load balancing (LSF) (33)

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4.3.Back-end (34)

4.3.1. Windows (34)

4.3.1.1. Firewall configuration (34)

4.3.1.2. Configurable port range (34)

4.3.1.3. Account for remote computing (35)

4.3.1.4. Start back-end modules from the command line (35)

4.3.1.5. Drive mapping (38)

4.3.1.6. Load balancing (LSF) (39)

4.3.2. Linux (39)

4.3.2.1. Account for remote computing (39)

4.3.2.2. Start back-end modules from the command line (39)

4.3.2.3. Configurable port range (44)

4.3.2.4. Drive mapping (44)

4.3.2.5. Load balancing (LSF) (45)

4.3.2.6. Custom configuration of enviroment (46)

4.3.3. AutoForm CATIA-embedded products (46)

4.3.3.1. AutoForm-ProcessDesigner forCATIA (46)

4.3.3.2. Main and specific configuration file (46)

4.3.3.3. Header of all configuration files (47)

4.3.3.4. Main configuration file configuration.xml content (47)

4.3.3.5. Specific configuration file AddendumProfiles.xml (48)

4.3.3.6. Addendum profile definition (49)

4.3.3.7. Available features (50)

4.3.3.8. Specific configuration file BinderProfiles.xml (51)

4.3.3.9. Specific configuration file DrawBead.xml (51)

4.3.3.10. Specific configuration file OverdrawProfiles.xml (59)

4.3.3.11. Specific configuration file ProcessPlan.xml (62)

4.3.3.12. Specific configuration file TrimPierce.xml (65)

4.3.3.13. Specific configuration file FlangeSteel.xml (73)

4.3.3.14. Specific configuration file CompositeGuideAnalysis.xml (73)

4.3.3.15. AutoForm-QuickLink forCATIA (74)

4.3.3.16. Header of all configuration files (74)

4.3.3.17. Main configuration file configuration.xml Content (74)

4.3.3.18. Specific configuration file OperationTemplates.xml (75)

4.3.4. AutoForm NX-embedded products (76)

4.3.4.1. AutoForm-QuickLink forNX (76)

4.3.4.2. Header of all configuration files (76)

4.3.4.3. Main configuration file configuration.xml Content (76)

4.3.4.4. Specific configuration file ProcessGeometryConfig.xml (77)

4.3.4.5. Specific configuration file UDFConfig.xml (77)

4.3.4.6. Specific configuration file LayerDefaults.xml (78)

4.3.4.7. Specific configuration file OperationTemplates.xml (80)

5.Appendix (81)

5.1.Prerequesites for Windows systems (81)

5.2.Installation scenarios (82)

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1.Introduction

1.1.How to use

This is the complete installation, configuration and administration guide of AutoForm plus R5.2 for Windows and Linux systems. It contains detailed installation and configuration instructions for all A utoForm products as well as further information on advanced installation issues.

This document uses the following typesetting conventions:

Commands to be typed are set with the Courier font, e.g.:

cd C:\Program Files\AutoForm\AFplus\R5.2

Referenced files and directories in the text are set with the Courier font, e.g.:

systemConfigFile.xml

Environment variables are set between double quotes, e.g.:

“AF_LICENSE_TYPE”

Names of menus and buttons to be clicked are set between double quotes, e.g.:

“Start” -> “Control Panel” -> “Administrative Tools”

1.2.Nomenclature

Frequently used terms in this Installation Guide:

?Front-end is the term for the graphical user interface (GUI) of AutoForm plus R5.2. A computer on which the AutoForm front-end is installed is called a “Front-end Machine”.

For a front-end machine, you need to install “AutoForm^plus Stand-alone”only.

?Back-end is the term for the solver components (Solver, ThermoSolver, Trim, Sigma Solver Extension Packages). A computer running AutoForm back-end software only is called a “Back-end Machine” or in

particular cases also a dedicated “Compute Server”. For a back-end machine, you need to install

“AutoForm^plus Stand-alone” and “AutoForm Remote Service”.

?The Remote Service is AutoForm software providing the communication between the front-end running on the local machine and the back-end running on a back-end machine. A back-end machine

therefore always needs an installation of the remote service in order to be able to communicate with

one or several front-end machines “sending” AutoForm solver jobs to the back-end machine.

The installation option “AutoForm^plus Stand-alone” contains both, front-end and back-end AutoForm software.

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2.Licensing

2.1.Licensing alternatives for AutoForm

In order to satisfy the different needs of AutoForm clients, AutoForm Engineering offers two alternatives for software licensing.

Node-locked license

A node-locked license is a single-user license. It is valid for one specific computer. Operating this computer as a terminal server, redirecting the computer’s display or transferring the license to another computer, as well as copying and operating the computer as a virtual machine are explicitly prohibited. A separate license is required for each A utoForm product. The licenses are stored in a special license file and must be saved in the appropriate directory. The AutoForm license validity period is limited by contract and by technical measures.

Floating license

A floating license allows several users the right to use the AutoForm software. The software is installed on as many interconnected workstations as desired and can be used within a defined geographical area.

A contractually agreed upon defined number of licenses is activated for each A utoForm product. The licenses are located on a central license server, which is linked to the network. They are retrieved from the server as needed. This is only possible as long as there are licenses available. If all of the licenses have been retrieved by other users, the user must wait until a license becomes available. The AutoForm license validity period is limited by contract and by technical measures.

NOTE: Back-ends are only available with floating licenses.

2.2.Concurrent use of AutoForm plus R5.2 and previous versions

AutoForm plus R5.2 can be installed concurrently with any previous AutoForm software release. Folders for binaries as well as folders for configuration and data files (e.g. material files) are kept completely separately and will not interfere with each other.

NOTE: AutoForm plus R5.2 and previous AutoForm versions may not be installed in the same installation folder.

2.3.Version update from AutoForm plus R4 or newer to AutoForm plus R5.2

NOTE: Before updating an AutoForm plus R4 installation to AutoForm plus R5.2 make sure that AutoForm plus R4 is completely closed and that no R4 solver job is running locally or on any remote machine.

?Licenses for AutoForm plus R4 or newer are still valid for AutoForm plus R5.2 software, i.e. no new license files need to be generated and the AutoForm plus R4 license(s) may be used during installation of AutoForm plus R5.2 ?Licenses for R5.2 will work with R5.1, R5 and R4.

?It is recommended to upgrade the RLM license server when migrating from AutoForm plus R4 to AutoForm plus R5.2. AutoForm plus R5.2 uses the same version of the RLM license server then AutoForm plus R5.

?It is required to upgrade the R4 remote service to the R5.2 remote service. The R5.2 remote service is downward compatible, i.e. it is able to serve as R4 remote service in case of concurrent use of R4 and R5.2.

? A parallel use of R5.2, R5.1, R5 and R4 is technical possible, but it depends on the amount of the licenses in your company. If you have only purchased one license and you work with R5.2 then a parallel installed R4, R5 or R5.1 will not start, because your license is used by the R5.2.

?The license type …S“ is no longer available with R5.2. If you have a valid …S“ type license and you want to upgrade to R5.2, then please call your local AutoForm sales representant.

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Installation

3.1. Installation scenarios

AutoForm identifies the 4 most common installation scenarios. You will find them in Appendix 5.2. Please have a look at these different scenarios and pick up the scenario that fits best to your IT environment. We recommend you to install the license server first, followed by the front-end and back-end computers. 3.2. System requirements (Overview)

System requirements : AutoForm plus R5.2

Only for x86-64 microprocessor architectures. Requires GNU C library glibc 2.5 or higher and in addition SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, openSUSE 11 or 12, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 or 6.

Components Available Platforms

Requirements

Front-end Components

(AutoForm User Interface and Front-end Modules)

? Windows 7 64 bit

(Professional, Ultimate; Enterprise), Service Pack 1 ? Windows XP Professional 64 bit, Service Pack 2 ? Windows 64 bit: - RAM: 8 GB

- Screen resolution: 1920x1080

- 3D Graphic support: Direct 3D or OpenGL Back-end Components (Solver)

? Windows 7 64 bit

(Professional, Ultimate, Enterprise), Service Pack 1

? Windows XP Professional 64 bit, Service Pack 2 ? Linux 64 bit *

? Windows 64 bit: - RAM: 8 GB ? Linux 64 bit: * - RAM: 8 GB

License server (RLM)

? Windows 7 64 bit

(Professional, Ultimate, Enterprise), Service Pack 1

? Windows XP Professional 64 bit, Service Pack 2 ? Linux 64 bit *

CATIA-embedded products

CATIA V5R18, V5R19, V5R20, V5R21, V5R22, V5R23 and V5R24

? Windows 7 64 bit

(Professional, Ultimate; Enterprise), Service Pack 1 ? Windows XP Professional 64 bit, Service Pack 2 ? CATIA Generative Shape Design (GSD) ? Windows 64 bit: - RAM: 8 GB

NX-embedded products

NX 7.5.5, NX 8.0, NX 8.5 and NX 9.0 ? Windows 7 64 bit

(Professional, Ultimate; Enterprise), Service Pack 1 ? Windows XP Professional 64 bit, Service Pack 2

All Windows platforms:

?Supported on x86-64 microprocessor architecture only

?AutoForm plus R5 setup needs .NET 3.5 Client Profile

3.3.RLM license server

3.3.1.Windows

3.3.1.1.System requirements

RLM license server

Windows 7 (64-bit) Professional, Ultimate; Enterprise with Service Pack 1

Windows XP Professional 64 bit with Service Pack 2

A network adapter is required!

3.3.1.2.Installation

To start the AutoForm plus R5.2 installer on Windows, insert the DVD into the DVD drive. The AutoForm installer will start up automatically. If for any reason it does not start up automatically, run AutoForm_R5.2_Setup.exe from the root directory of the DVD.

The AutoForm plus R5 license server software is based on the Reprise License Manager from Reprise Software (RLM). The RLM administration manual is provided on the DVD.

NOTE: Licenses available for AutoForm plus R4 software and newer are still valid for AutoForm plus R5.2 software.

During setup of the R5.2 license server, the license file from an existing R4 installation will be copied to

the R5.2 license server installation folder.

1.Login with an account having administrator privileges

2.Insert AutoForm plus R5.2 into the DVD drive

3.The AutoForm installer starts automatically - otherwise start it manually

4.Next

5.Select ”I have read and agree to the terms“

6.Next

7.Option: Installation Guide

8.Next

9.Select ”AutoForm License Server“

10.Next

11.Select the installation folder for the license server software

12.Next

13.Install

https://www.sodocs.net/doc/ac14915303.html,unch the AutoForm HostInfo tool

15.Save AFHostInfo with ”Save to File“– Close

16.Send the file afhostInfo_ to your AutoForm distributor or support team.

NOTE: Install the AutoForm license file you receive as described in the following section.

17.Finish

3.3.1.3.Installation of license

Installer:

Start the AutoForm plus R5.2 installer and select option “Install License File”. The AutoForm installer offers a dialog to browse to the license file you have received from your AutoForm contact person. The AutoForm installer installs the license file in the license server installation folder (default is C:\Program Files\RLM_v10.0BL3). The AutoForm installer restarts the RLM service so that the new license file is read and the licenses in the license file are immediately available.

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Manual installation:

Copy the file license file you have received from your AutoForm contact person to folder:

C:\Program Files\RLM_v10.0BL3 or to the installation folder if it is not the default path. To reread the license file it is necessary to use the Web-service interface of RLM (rlm.exe) to reread the newly installed license file:

1.Open your internet browser and enter "http://localhost:5054" or "http://:5054"

in your browser address bar.

2.After the RLM Web interface appears click on "Status" to continue.

3.To reread the licenses press the "afrlm" button in the column "REREAD".

After the new license file is reread the licenses in the license file are immediately available.

3.3.1.

4.Silent

Command line:

/exenoui /qn APPDIR="[APPDIR_LIC_SVR_LFD]" SINGLE_INSTALL="set" APPDIR_LIC_SVR_LFD - install path

Example:

"AutoForm^plus R5 License Server Installer.exe" /exenoui /qn APPDIR="C:\Program

Files\RLM_v10.0BL3\" SINGLE_INSTALL="set"

3.3.1.5.Test

1.Open your internet browser and enter "http://localhost:5054" or "http://:5054"

in your browser address bar.

2.After the RLM Web interface appears click on "Status" to continue.

3.Look for the ISV Servers “afrlm” Running – Yes

3.3.1.6.Uninstall

Use Windows functionality in the control panel of Windows (uninstall or change a program):

“Start” -> “Control Panel” -> “Uninstall a program”

3.3.2.Linux

3.3.2.1.System requirements

RLM license server

Linux x86 (64-bit)

3.3.2.2.Installation

The archive to install the license server for Linux can be found on the AutoForm plus R5.2 DVD in the folder \Linux. The archive AFplus_R5_License_Server_Linux64.tgz contains the following files:

HostID Console HostInfo tool

Rlm AutoForm RLM License Server executable

Afrlm AutoForm RLM License Server component

Rlmutil AutoForm RLM License Server tool

rlm.init.sh AutoForm example init script

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The installation of the AutoForm license server depends on your Linux distribution. On a Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.5

e.g. you may install it this way:

1.Login in as root

2.Copy the archive into the AutoForm license server installation directtory

3.Unpack the AutoForm license server software:

AFplus_R5_License_Server_Linux64.tgz to /usr/local/rlm:

cd /usr/local

mkdir rlm

cd rlm

tar xzvf [AddPathHere]/AFplus_R5_License_Server_Linux64.tgz

4.Copy rlm.init.sh to /etc/init.d/rlm and correct the permissions:

cp /usr/local/rlm/rlm.init.sh /etc/init.d/rlm

cd /etc/init.d

chmod 755 rlm

chown root:root rlm

5.Edit init script rlm to fit your requirements (optional)

6.Start the AutoForm license server software:

/etc/init.d/rlm start

7.Add the init script rlm to the boot process:

cd /etc/rc5.d

ln –s ../init.d/rlm S98rlm

NOTE: The steps described above are examples to show how it could work. Exact details might vary based on your specific operating system.

Generate AutoForm HostID

1.Login in as root

2.Goto /usr/local/rlm

3.Generate the AutoForm HostID:

./HostID > hostid.txt

Provide the file hostid.txt to your AutoForm contact person to get an AutoForm license file for your machine. Installation of the license file

1.Copy the AutoForm license file to the installation directory:

"/usr/local/rlm":

cp [AddPathHere]/AutoForm*.lic /usr/local/rlm/.

Set the file permissions:

chmod 644 AutoForm*.lic

Please don’t forget to perform a REREAD of the license file!

3.3.2.3.Test

1.Open your internet browser and enter "http://localhost:5054" or "http://:5054"

in your browser address bar

2.After the RLM Web interface appears click on "Status" to continue

3.Look for the ISV servers “afrlm” Running – Yes

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3.3.2.

4.Uninstall

1.Stop the AutoForm license server software:

/etc/init.d/rlm stop

2.Delete the init script rlm from the boot process:

cd /etc/init.d/rc5.d

rm S98rlm

Options:

To remove the startscript:

cd /etc/init.d

rm rlm

To delete the unpacked AutoForm license server software:

cd /usr/local

rm –rf rlm

3.4.Front-end

3.4.1.Windows

3.4.1.1.System requirements

Operating system:

Windows 7 64 bit (Professional, Ultimate; Enterprise), Service Pack 1

Windows XP Professional 64 bit with Service Pack 2

Hardware:

RAM: 8 GB

Screen resolution:1920x1080

3D Graphic support: Direct 3D or OpenGL

A network adapter is required!

3.4.1.2.Software prerequisites

Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (x64) - 8.0.50727.726

AutoForm plus R5.2 stand-alone installations need the “Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package” to run properly. This will be checked and installed automatically during installation of AutoForm plus R5.2. The package is available on the AutoForm plus R5.2 DVD:

\Third Party\Microsoft Redistributables\vcredist_x64_2005.exe

Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x64) - 11.0.51106

AutoForm plus R5.2 stand-alone installations need the “Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package” to run properly. This will be checked and installed automatically during installation of AutoForm plus R5.2.

The package is available on the AutoForm plus R5.2 DVD:

\Third Party\Microsoft Redistributables\vcredist_x64.exe

Direct3D Redistributable

AutoForm plus R5.2 front-end installations also require Direct3D drivers. This will be checked and installed automatically during installation of AutoForm plus R5.2. The package is available on the AutoForm plus R5.2 DVD:

\Third Party\Microsoft Redistributables\directx_Jun2010_redist.exe

NOTE: The Direct3D driver is the recommended choice. In case the front-end is run with OpenGL drivers, the Direct3D Redistributable does not have to be installed.

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.NET Client Profile

Installation of AutoForm plus R5.2 requires “Microsoft .NET 3.5 Client Profile” or higher. If an older .NET client profile is detected, the AutoForm installer will abort showing an error message. In this case, it needs to be installed manually. The package is available on the AutoForm plus R5.2 DVD:

\Third Party\Microsoft .NET Framework Client Profile\DotNetFx35Client.exe

3.4.1.3.Installation

A typical front-end installation installs all basic components which are needed to run AutoForm plus R5.2. With this basic installation it is not possible to execute simulation jobs over the network. A front-end installation of AutoForm is only available for Windows operating systems.

NOTE: Generators for material files, lubrication files and draw beads are not directly part of the R5.2 stand-alone software. They are combined in separate software called “R5.2 Utilities”. See chapter 3.6. for more information.

NOTE: The GUI license type is either “F” or “N”. The Back-end license type is always “F”.

1.Login with an account having administrator privileges

2.Insert AutoForm plus R5.2 into the DVD drive

3.The “AutoForm Installer” starts automatically – otherwise start it manually

4.Next

5.Select ”I have read and agree to the terms“

6.Next

7.Option: Installation Guide

8.Next

9.Select ”AutoForm^plus Stand-alone“

10.Next

11.GUI license type: The license type must correspond with the license type in the license file

(on the license server)

NOTE: The license type is either “F” or “N”.

12.License server address: “2375@hostname” Enter the port and the hostname of your license server machine.

The default port is 2375. Take the actual port number from your license file in line “Host”. When installing the license server on your local machine, enter the actual name of your machine as the hostname.

13.Press button “Check”. Two green checkmarks indicate that the license server is reachable and the license type

is correct. Otherwise the stand-alone software will not start.

NOTE: The Check needs an installed license file on the license server.

14.Next

15.Select the installation folder for front-end and back-end software

16.Next

17.Install

18.Finish

3.4.1.4.Silent

Command line for the front-end:

/exenoui /qn APPDIR="[APPDIR_FRONT_END]" LIC_HOST="[LIC_SERVER_VAR]"

LIC_TYPE="[LIC_TYPE_VAR]" MAIN_INSTALL_LANG="[ProductLanguage]"

SINGLE_INSTALL="set"

Property description and values:

APPDIR_FRONT_END – install path

LIC_SERVER_VAR – license server address

LIC_TYPE_VAR – license type (values: F/N)

MAIN_INSTALL_LANG – package install language (values (English/Japanese): 1033/1041)

SINGLE_INSTALL – property that must be set to any value does not matter what, to make installer run

separately from the main installer.

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Example:

"AutoForm^plus R5.2 Stand alone Installer.exe" /exenoui /qn APPDIR="C:\Program

Files\AutoForm\AFplus\R5.2\" LIC_HOST="2375@licenseservername" LIC_TYPE="F"

MAIN_INSTALL_LANG="1033" SINGLE_INSTALL="set"

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This kind of installation means that you can install AutoForm plus R5.2 on a central server in your network (AutoForm Network Server) and that you don’t have to install the AutoForm software on the AutoForm Network Clients.

Installation:

AutoForm Network Server

1.Create a shared network folder on the AutoForm Network Server. (Example: “AFshare”)

2.Create a subfolder on the shared network folder named (Example: ”AutoForm_plusR5.2”)

3.Follow the installation instructions from chapter 3.

4.1.3.

4.Set the AutoForm^plus R

5.2 installation folder to the subfolder created in step 2

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AutoForm Network Client

1.Create two system environment variables:

AF_LICENSE_TYPE = [F or N]

AF_LICENSE_SERVER = PortNr@[YourLicenseServerHostname] (Example:2375@liecenseserver)

2.Open the shared network folder you created on the AutoForm Network Server

(Example: \\[AFNetworkServerHostname]\ AutoForm_plusR5.2\

3.Goto “bin” folder. Open “AFSplash.exe”

(Example: \\[AFNetworkServerHostname]\ AutoForm_plusR5.2\ bin\AFSplash.exe

The following steps are necessary if you intend to also share files from ProgramDataFolder over the network:

AutoForm Network Server

Copy materials, standards, test, templates, drawbeads, formability, lubrications, presses folders and related files created by the AutoForm Installer in ProgramDataFolder to a shared folder made available to all users’ computers.

AutoForm Network Client

Set System Environment Variables:

“AF_HOME_R52_CONFIG_SYSTEM” should be set to the shared folder containing the systemConfigFile.xml “AF_HOME_R52_PROGRAM_DATA_XXX” should be set to the shared folder. Refer to chapter 4.2.1.4. for a complete list of environment variables.

IMPORTANT: In case the AutoForm remote service is installed, it is necessary to use the UNC path to define the installation folder, for instance: \\hostname\share\AutoForm_plusR52. This path will be written to the following registry entry: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\AutoForm\AFplus\Remote\R52\BinPath.

3.4.1.6.Test

To verify successful installation of AutoForm plus R5.2 some test examples are provided with this installation.

You can find these test design files in ProgramDataFolder\test directory.

?Start the front-end (GUI) by double clicking on the AutoForm plus R5.2 desktop icon

?Open the provided afd-file by clicking on the AutoForm logo in the top left corner of the screen: “Open”

?Go to the “Simulation” stage

?Press the “Start” button at the bottom, save the afd file. The Solver should start with a small delay

?Once the solver job has completed, “Close” the file and “Open”

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The results can then be evaluated.

NOTE: Be sure to carry out the tests only if you have the appropriate license for the particular application to be tested. If a node-locked licensed AutoForm program fails with a license error, check that the correct license file

AutoForm_.lic is installed. If a floating licensed AutoForm program fails with a license error, check that the license server is up and running and that the network connection to the license server is operational. If it still does not work, send the entire error output to your AutoForm distributor or support team.

3.4.1.7.Uninstall

Use Windows functionality in the control panel of Windows (uninstall or change a program):

“Start” -> “Control Panel” -> “Uninstall a program”

3.5.Back-end

3.5.1.Windows

3.5.1.1.System requirements

Operating system:

Windows 7 64 bit (Professional, Ultimate; Enterprise), Service Pack 1

Windows XP Professional 64 bit with Service Pack 2

Hardware:

RAM: 8 GB

A network adapter is required!

3.5.1.2.Software prerequisites

Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (x64) - 8.0.50727.726

\Third Party\Microsoft Redistributables\vcredist_x64_2005.exe

Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x64) - 11.0.51106

\Third Party\Microsoft Redistributables\vcredist_x64.exe

NOTE: The Direct3D driver is the recommended choice. In case the front-end is run with OpenGL drivers, the Direct3D Redistributable does not have to be installed.

.NET Client Profile

Installation of AutoForm plus R5.2 requires “Microsoft .NET 3.5 Client Profile” or higher. If an older .NET client profile is detected, the AutoForm Installer will abort showing an error message. In this case, it needs to be installed manually.

The package is available on the AutoForm plus R5.2 DVD:

\Third Party\Microsoft .NET Framework Client Profile\DotNetFx35Client.exe

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3.5.1.3.Installation

Carry out the following steps:

1.Login with an account having administrator privileges

2.Insert AutoForm plus R5.2 into the DVD drive

3.The AutoForm installer starts automatically – otherwise start it manually

4.Next

5.Select ”I have read and agree to the terms“

6.Next

7.Option: Installation Guide

8.Next

9.Select “AutoForm^plus Stand-alone“. Note that the Windows back-end cannot be installed without the

front-end software. Therefore, a complete installation including the front-end is required

10.Select “AutoForm^plus Remote Service“

11.Next

12.GUI license type: The license type must correspond with the license type in the license file

(on the license server)

NOTE: The license type is either “F” or “N”

13.License server address: Enter the port and the hostname of your license server. The default port is 2375.

Take the actual port number from your license file in line “Host”. When installing the license server on your

local machine, enter the actual name of your machine as the hostname.

14.Press button “Check”. Two green checkmarks indicate that the license server is reachable and the license type

is correct. Otherwise the AutoForm stand-alone software will not start.

NOTE: The check needs an installed license file on the license server.

NOTE: Depending on the selected scenario the Check for license type can generate a

“Type doesn’t match” error message. To see details for different configuration scenarios, please consult the Quick Installation Guide available on the DVD.

15.Next

16.Select the installation folder for the GUI and solver software

17.Select the installation folder for the remote service software. This has to be a local folder on the host used for

remote computing.

18.Next

19.Install

20.Finish

3.5.1.

4.Silent

Command line for the front-end:

/exenoui /qn APPDIR="[APPDIR_FRONT_END]" LIC_HOST="[LIC_SERVER_VAR]"

LIC_TYPE="[LIC_TYPE_VAR]" MAIN_INSTALL_LANG="[ProductLanguage]"

SINGLE_INSTALL="set"

Property description and values:

APPDIR_FRONT_END – install path

LIC_SERVER_VAR – license server address

LIC_TYPE_VAR – license type (values: F/N)

MAIN_INSTALL_LANG – package install language (values (English/Japanese): 1033/1041)

SINGLE_INSTALL – property that must be set to any value does not matter what, to make installer run

separately from the main installer.

Example:

"AutoForm^plus R5.2 Stand alone Installer.exe" /exenoui /qn APPDIR="C:\Program

Files\AutoForm\AFplus\R5.2\" LIC_HOST="2375@localhost" LIC_TYPE="F"

MAIN_INSTALL_LANG="1033" SINGLE_INSTALL="set"

Command line for Remote Service:

/exenoui /qn APPDIR="[APPDIR_R_BACK_END]" SINGLE_INSTALL="set"

Property description and values:

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APPDIR_R_BACK_END – install path

SINGLE_INSTALL – property that must be set to any value does not matter what, to make installer run separately from the main installer

Example:

"AutoForm^plus R5.2 Remote Service Installer.exe" /exenoui /qn

APPDIR="C:\Program Files\AutoForm\AFplus\R5.2_Remote\" SINGLE_INSTALL="set"

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AutoForm Network Server

1.Create a shared network folder on the AutoForm Network Server (Example: “AFshare”)

2.Create a subfolder on the shared network folder named (Example: ”AutoForm_plusR5.2”)

3.Follow the installation instructions from chapter 3.5.1.3.

4.Set the AutoForm plus R

5.2 installation folder to the subfolder created in step 2

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AutoForm Network Client

1.Create two system environment variables:

AF_LICENSE_TYPE = [F or N]

AF_LICENSE_SERVER = PortNr@[YourLicenseServerHostname] (Example:2375@liecenseserver)

2.Open the shared network folder you created on the AutoForm Network Server

(Example: \\[AFNetworkServerHostname]\ AutoForm_plusR5.2\

3.Goto “bin” folder. Open “AFSplash.exe”

(Example: \\[AFNetworkServerHostname]\ AutoForm_plusR5.2\ bin\AFSplash.exe)

The following steps are necessary if you intend to also share files from ProgramDataFolder over the network: AutoForm Network Server:

Copy materials, standards, test, templates, drawbeads, formability, lubrications, presses folders and related files created by the A utoForm Installer in ProgramDataFolder to a shared folder made available to all users’ computers.

AutoForm Network Client

Set System Environment Variables:

NOTE: It is strongly recommended to use UNC paths if shared folders are defined with environment variables.

3.5.1.6.Test

To verify successful installation of AutoForm plus R5.2 some test examples are provided with this installation.

You can find these test design files in ProgramDataFolder\test directory.

?Start the front-end (GUI) by double clicking on the AutoForm plus R5.2 desktop icon.

?Open the provided afd-file by clicking on the AutoForm-Logo in the top-left corner of the screen: “Open”

?Go to the “Simulation” stage

?Press the “Start” button at the bottom, save the afd file. The Solver should start with a small delay.

?Once the solver job has completed, “Close” the file and “Open”

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The results can then be evaluated or you can test the back-end components by using the command line

(see chapter 4.1.3.).

3.5.1.7.Uninstall

The remote service can be uninstalled using the Windows control panel:

“Start” -> “Control Panel” -> “Uninstall a program”

3.5.2.Linux

3.5.2.1.System requirements

OS: Linux 64 bit

Only for x86-64 microprocessor architectures requires GNU C library glibc 2.5 and in addition SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, openSUSE 11 or Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.

3.5.2.2.Install

The archive can be found on the AutoForm plus R5.2 DVD in folder \Linux.

For the installation of the AutoForm back-end on Linux systems, please carry out the following steps on the remote host:

1.Login in as root

2.Create the AutoForm installation directory (in the following /opt/AutoForm/AFplus is assumed

to be the installation directory, but any directory will do)

mkdir –p /opt/AutoForm/AFplus

3.Copy the archive into the AutoForm installation directory:

cp AFplus_R5.2_Remote_Linux64.tar.gz /opt/AutoForm/AFplus

4.Unpack the archive in the AutoForm installation directory:

cd /opt/AutoForm/AFplus

tar zxvf AFplus_R5.2_remote_linux64.tar.gz

5.Run the installation script:

cd R5.2/installation ./install [nobody|root]

Usage: install

The argument nobody causes, that the installation of the remote service is done like in version R5.1. The new feature is enabled by installing the remote service with the argument root. In this case, the AFRemoteService runs initially as root, but then it switches to the user with the same name like the frontend user. The executables for queuing (A FQueueClient, A FQueueServer, A FJobStarter) run in both cases always as a dedicated user (which is by default nobody). This dedicated user can be configured on the Linux machine in systemConfigFile.xml:

name

For more information about the account for remote computing see chapter 4.3.2.1.

Queue configuration

Queues must be configured in the systemConfigFile.xml file.

Carry out the following steps:

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1.Login in as root

2.Change the working directory to your configuration file location

(Default directory is: /etc/AutoForm/AFplus/R5.2)

3.Edit the file systemConfigFile.xml (the queue configuration is the first section in the file)

4.Replace “2375@” by “2375@”

5.Customize queue name and job limit according to your needs

6.Add additional queues according to your needs

NOTE: The “queue key” is a consecutive number, starting at 1.The “QueueName” is arbitrary, but must be one word.”MaxJobs” refers to the max number of concurrently running job.

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1.From a mounted drive on Linux, run the installation steps as described in chapter 3.5.

2.2.

2.Configure the environment variables as described in chapter 4.

3.2.6.

The following directories must always be located on the local hard disk:

?AF_HOME_R52_LOCAL_APP_DATA_AFJOB_DATA

?AF_HOME_R52_LOCAL_APP_DATA_QUEUE_DATA

?AF_HOME_R52_TMP

The following directories can be located either on a local or on a mounted disk (file server installation): ?AF_HOME_R52_BIN

?AF_HOME_R52_LIB

?AF_HOME_R52_CONFIG_SYSTEM

?AF_HOME_R52_LOG

3.5.2.

4.Test

See chapter …Start back-end modules from the command line“.

3.5.2.5.Uninstall

To uninstall the AutoForm back-end on a Linux system, carry out the following steps:

cd /opt/AutoForm/AFplus/R5.2/installation./uninstall

NOTE: In case R4, R5 or R5.1 is already installed, DO NOT run the uninstall script of the R4 installation. If you do it, R4, R5 and R5.1 jobs will not work any longer. It is not necessary to stop running or queued R4, R5 or R5.1 jobs to carry out the R5.2 installation. While the R4, R5 or R5.1 remote service will be stopped during the installation, this has no effect on running/queued R4 jobs. They will continue to run. Once the R5.2 remote service is installed (and started),

all new jobs including R4 jobs will use the R5.2 service.

3.6.R5.2 utilities

3.6.1.Windows

3.6.1.1.System requirements

Operating system

Windows 7 64 bit (Professional, Ultimate; Enterprise), Service Pack 1

Windows XP Professional 64 bit with Service Pack 2

Installed AutoForm plus R3.1

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3.6.1.2.Install

The Material generator, Lubrication file generator and Drawbead generator are three individual commands, which

provide advanced functionalities. These R5.2 utilities are not integrated into the R5.2 front-end. Technically, they are add-ons for the R3.1 installation. For this reason, it is necessary to deploy the R3.1 release and install the R5.2 utilities

afterwards. The R5.2 utilities installer copies few files into the R3.1 installation folders but keeps the R3.1 installation

itself unchanged.If you don’t have the R3.1 installation DVD, please contact your AutoForm distributor or support team.

In order to install the R5.2 utilities, you need a viewer license or any R3.1 seat license, which can be provided by your AutoForm distributor or support team.

1.Login with an account having administrator privileges

2.Insert AutoForm plus R5.2 into the DVD drive

3.The “AutoForm Installer” starts automatically – otherwise start it manually

4.Next

5.Select ”I have read and agree to the terms“

6.Next

7.Option: Installation Guide

8.Next

9.Select ”R5.2 Utilities“

10.Next

11.Install

12.Finish

The R5.2 Utilities installer is also available on the R5.2 DVD, in the folder “R5.2_Utilities”

1.Login with an account having administrator privileges

2.Insert AutoForm plus R5.2 into the DVD drive

3.Goto folder “R5.2_Utilities” on the DVD

4.Double click on “AutoForm^plus R

5.2 Utilities Installer.exe”

5.Install

6.Finish

The R5.2 utilities are located in: “Start Menu” -> “All Programs” -> “AutoForm” -> “AutoForm^plus R5.2”.

There are three entries:

AutoForm^plus R5.2 DrawBead Gen Utility

AutoForm^plus R5.2 Lube Gen Utility

AutoForm^plus R5.2 Mat Gen Utility

NOTE: For details regarding the usage of Material generator, Lubrication file generator and Drawbead generator, see AutoForm plus R5.2 software manual.

3.6.1.3.Silent

/exenoui /qn MAIN_INSTALL_LANG="[ProductLanguage]" SINGLE_INSTALL="set"

Property description and values (please look also chapter 1).

Example:

"AutoForm^plus R5.2 Utilities Installer.exe" /exenoui /qn MAIN_INSTALL_LANG="1033" SINGLE_INSTALL="set"

3.6.1.

4.Test

Under “Start Menu” -> “All Programs” -> “AutoForm” -> “AutoForm^plus R5.2” start the three programs: AutoForm^plus R5.2 DrawBead Gen Utility

AutoForm^plus R5.2 Lube Gen Utility

AutoForm^plus R5.2 Mat Gen Utility

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3.6.1.5.Uninstall

The AutoForm plus R5.2 utilities can be uninstalled using the Windows control panel:

“Start” -> “Control Panel” -> “Uninstall a program”

3.7.AutoForm CATIA-embedded products

3.7.1.Windows

3.7.1.1.System requirements

Runtime enviroment and CATIA modules

AutoForm CATIA-embedded software is supported on following CATIA R5.2 versions:

?CATIA V5R18

?CATIA V5R19

?CATIA V5R20

?CATIA V5R21

?CATIA V5R22

?CATIA V5R23

?CATIA V5R24

Required CATIA modules: GSD

AutoForm CATIA-embedded software requires the “Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 redistributable package” published by Microsoft.

Availability of an AutoForm license server

The AutoForm plus R5.2 license server must be accessible (locally or remote). According to this requirement install the license server as described in chapter 3.3.

3.7.1.2.Install

Carry out the following steps:

1.Login with an account with administrator privileges

2.Insert AutoForm plus R5.2 into the DVD drive

3.The AutoForm installer starts automatically – otherwise start it manually

4.Next

5.Select “I have read and agree to the terms”

6.Next

7.Option: Quick Installation Guide or Installation Guide

8.Next

9.Select “CATIA-embedded Products”

10.GUI license type: modify the license type setup as required F: Floating License

N: Node-Locked License on License Server

11.License server address: Enter the port and the hostname of your license server machine.

12.Press button “Check” in case you’ve entered a license server address. One green checkmark indicates that the

license server is reachable. Otherwise the solver will not start.

NOTE: The Check needs an installed license file on the license server.

13.Next

14.Select the CATIA-embedded version(s) to be installed. Checkboxes are enabled based on installed CATIA

versions. Installation of multiple versions is possible.

15.Next

16.Select the installation folder for the CATIA-embedded AutoForm software

17.Next

18.Install

19.Finish

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AUTOFORM分析拉延成型

常见缺陷及解决办法1．拉延开裂开裂是拉延工序中最为常见的缺陷之一，其表现为出现破裂或裂纹，产品部分如果出现破裂或者裂纹将被视为不合格产品，所以必须予以解决。产生开裂的原因大致有：（1）产品工艺性不好，如R角过小、型面变化剧烈、产品深度较深以及材质成形性能差等。（2）工艺补充、压边圈的设计不合理。（3 （4 （5 （6 2 （1 （2 （3）分模线调整。随着分模线的调整，往往会伴随着开裂缺陷的产生，目前主要通过使用CAE软件来分析确定合理的分模线位置。（4）在工艺补充面上增加吸料筋、工艺台阶等，将多余的料消化掉。（5）合理设计拉延筋，以确保各个方向进料均匀为目标。（6）当开裂与起皱同时存在，且起皱不被允许时，一般先解决起皱再解决开裂。 AutoForm模拟分析算法 AutoForm模拟分析算法主要有两种：隐式算法和一步成形法。

1．隐式算法静态隐式算法是解决金属成形问题的一种方法。在静态隐式算法中，在每一增量步内都需要对静态平衡方程迭代求解。理论上在这个算法中的增量步可以很大，但是实际运算中要受到接触以及摩擦等条件的限制。随着单元数目的增加，计算时间几乎呈几何级数增加。由于需要矩阵求逆以及精确积分，对内存要求很高。隐式算法的不利方面还有收敛问题不容易得到解决以及当开始起皱失稳时，在分叉点处刚度矩阵出现奇异等。其中静态隐式算法多配合动态显式算法用于求解成形后的回弹分析。 2．一步成形法一步法有限元方程利用虚功原理导出，其基本思想是采用反向模拟。将模拟计算按照与实际成形相反的顺序，从所期望的成形后的工件形状通过计算得出与此相对应的毛坯形状和有关工艺参数。板材成形过程的变形决定其有利于进行方向模拟。 3． 1 由于图1? 导入CAD模型 2．网格检查及空洞填充

autoform分析基本过程

1. 将制件数型读入Autoform 2. 将制件摆至冲压方向。此过程需遵循先平移后旋转的原则，平移大小及旋转角度值可从对话窗口的左下角反映出来。自动确定冲压方向常用方法主要有：平均法矢法、最小拉延深度法和最小冲压负角法。 3. 填充孔洞。制件上的孔洞，尤其是较大的孔洞，必须填充，这是保证计算时接触搜索的需要，保证计算精度的需要。有些边界较复杂的孔洞，需添加特征线来控制填充面的形状，此时，为保证填充面能顺利输出，推荐采用“Add detail”方式来制作填充面。 4. 边界光顺。一个光顺的边界，可以大大提高构建工艺补充面的效率，节省大量的调整工艺补充面的时间。此步骤尽量不要省略。 5. 构建压料面。构建工艺补充的目的是为了使材料流动尽量均匀一致，因此，构建压料面时，其截面线到制件的距离变化应均匀、平缓。由于压料面必须是光顺可展的，因此，压料面的调整应遵循循序渐进的原则。首先，需确定一条主截面线，调整此截面线至合适形状，截面线调整时，控制点数量应适度，宜少不宜多。调整完主截面线后，视制件形状复杂程度，在适当位置再添加一条截面线并调整至适当形状，依此类推，直至获得一个令人满意的压料面。 6. 工艺补充面。工艺补充面是指介于压料面和制件之间的那部分曲面。Autoform中提供了一系列模板及交互式对话框来调节控制生成工艺补充面。调节工艺补充时应注意：确定主截面形状时，需确定凸、凹模圆角（Punchλradius、Die radius）及侧壁倾角（W all angle），确定分模线宽度（PO widths）。为保证工艺补充面的整体光顺，应视具体情况，应用“Directions”功能，调节工艺补充上各截面线的分布状况，调节时尺度应把握在使所有截面线空间分布尽量均匀。λ应用“Lines”功能按钮中的“POλwidth >Edit”功能，编辑分模线形状。分模线的形状不宜太复杂，控制点总体上不宜多，拐角出的控制点以三至四个为宜。工艺补充输出到CAD系统中后，往往会视需要而需做一些编辑修改工作。为方便在CAD 系统中的工作，建议：将所作文件另存为一个文件后，将所有凸、凹模圆角有变圆角的地方都改为与主截面参数一致。λ 将压料面位置降低20，重新生成工艺补充，并将此工艺补充面输出。λ 将压料面位置复原，并将此压料面输出。这样做的目的是为了得到压料面和工艺补充面侧壁的相交线，这条相交线即为分模线。λ

autoform分析步骤

Autoform介绍 1. 概述： AutoForm工程有限公司包括瑞士研发与全球市场中心和德国工业应用与技术支持中心，其研发和应用的阶段主要有：1991年实现自适应精化(adaptive refinement)网格；1992年采用隐式算法(implicit code)并与1993年开发出板成形模拟分析的专用软件；1994年实现对C AD数据的自动网格划分；1995年开始工业应用；1996年实现对CAD数据的自动倒园(au tomatic filleting)；1997年采用One-step(一步成形)代码实现工艺补充面(addendum)的自动设计；1998 年实现压料面(binder)的自动生成；2000年实现快速交互式模具设计。它是专门针对汽车工业和金属成形工业中的板料成形而开发和优化的，用于优化工艺方案和进行复杂型面的模具设计，约90%的全球汽车制造商和100多家全球汽车模具制造商和冲压件供应商都使用它来进行产品开发、工艺规划和模具研发，其目标是解决“零件可制造性(part feasibi lity)、模具设计(die design)、可视化调试(virtual tryout)”。它将来自世界范围内的许多汽车制造商和供应商的广泛的诀窍和经验融入其中，并采取用户需求驱动的开发策略，以保证提供最新的技术。 AutoForm的特点：1)它提供从产品的概念设计直至最后的模具设计的一个完整的解决方案，其主要模块有User- Interface(用户界面)、Automesher(自动网格划分)、Onestep(一步成形)、DieDesigner(模面设计)、Incremental(增量求解)、Trim(切边)、Hydro(液压成形)，支持Windows和Unix操作系统。2)特别适合于复杂的深拉延和拉伸成形模的设计，冲压工艺和模面设计的验证，成形参数的优化，材料与润滑剂消耗的最小化，新板料(如拼焊板、复合板)的评估和优化。3)快速易用、有效、鲁棒(robust)和可靠：最新的隐式增量有限元迭代求解技术不需人工加速模拟过程，与显式算法相比能在更短的时间里得出结果；其增量算法比反向算法有更加精确的结果，且使在FLC-失效分析里非常重要的非线性应变路径变得可行。即使是大型复杂制件，经工业实践证实是可行和可靠的。4) AutoForm带来的竞争优势：因能更快完成求解、友好的用户界面和易于上手、对复杂的工程应用也有可靠的结果等，A utoForm能直接由设计师来完成模拟，不需要大的硬件投资及资深模拟分析专家，其高质量的结果亦能很快用来评估，在缩短产品和模具的开发验证时间、降低产品开发和模具成本、提高产品质量上效果显著，对冲压成形的评估提供了量的概念，给企业带来明显的竞争优势和市场机遇。

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