We are using Simulation to simulate our solid tool designs prior to commencing tooling fabrication.
The Virtual Tryout is prevewed before any hard tooling is made. The wrinkles and splits can be found and counter measure before any steel is cut.
The predicted splits were countermeasured by adjusting the DRAW form shape in the localized problem area and allowing it to be re-struck in the 2nd Form. Using forming simulation, it was shown that this was a successful countermeasure.