MSC/SuperForgeMSC/SuperForge

Value Story at OTTO FUCHSValue Story at OTTO FUCHS

CompanyCompany OTTO FUCHS GmbH– specialized in non-steel forgings (i.e.,

aluminum, titanium, magnesium, etc.)– has largest presses of Germany (20,000 and

30,000 ton)– automotive and aerospace forgings, as well as

forgings for industrial equipment and machinery

OTTO FUCHS’ ForgingsOTTO FUCHS’ Forgings

Case StudyCase Study No 3-D forging simulation tool so far– use of CAPS-Finel for many years– CAPS-Finel is only 2-D

Strong need for 3-D capability

3-D Forging Benchmark3-D Forging Benchmark Participants:– MARC Germany GmbH (MARC/AutoForge)– IGeL (DEFORM-3D)– .. (LARSTRAN)– MacNeal-Schwendler (EDC) BV

(MSC/SuperForge)

Why Didn’t FORGE3 Participate?Why Didn’t FORGE3 Participate?

“FORGE3 was not invited to participate because its software vendor Transvalor does not have any local support offices” stated Jorg Ihne, Head of Design at OTTO FUCHS

3-D Forging Benchmark3-D Forging Benchmark Closed-die hot forging of an aluminum

connecting rod Process data supplied by OTTO FUCHS Geometry of dies and preform delivered in

Unigraphics format

What Did OTTO FUCHS Choose ?What Did OTTO FUCHS Choose ? “We have decided to choose

MSC/SuperForge because it met our criteria catalog the best” stated Jorg Ihne

He continues: “It is in particular a very sophisticated system that can be excellently integrated in our CAD/CAM landscape via Unigraphics”

Citations of the Head of DesignCitations of the Head of Design “A very obvious advantage was the

extent of Know How built-up by the forgers”

“Every time we experienced“Aha-effects” while new variants like temperature, geometry and lubrication were simulated”

Citations of the Head of Product Citations of the Head of Product DevelopmentDevelopment

“With the help of MSC/SuperForge we can further contribute to reduce development time and costs for new forging products”

“…and we can be more competent as partner in development and production towards our customers” stated Jurgen Munster, Head of Product Development at OTTO FUCHS

Why did MSC/SuperForge excel ?Why did MSC/SuperForge excel ? No remeshing techniques required– Excessive processing times avoided– No user intervention required

No numerical problems in solution– Robust computational algorithms– No “tricks and tweaks” needed enabling lower

level of simulation experience

Why did MSC/SuperForge excel ?Why did MSC/SuperForge excel ? Simulation model rapidly generated from

IGES– Tedious “clean-up” work avoided by fast and

efficient “sewing” of non-congruent surfaces

OTTO FUCHS’ DecisionOTTO FUCHS’ Decision

To Purchase MSC/SuperForge !