3D PREFORM DESIGN LAB (USING PREFORM WIZARD)

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Summary:
In the forging process of complex 3D parts, multiple intermediate shapes must be used
to control metal flow and material distribution to ensure proper filling of the finisher
die. A systematic method to design an intermediate shape (known as a blocker or a
preform) is especially important for a successful outcome in the forging process. In the
conventional process design the quality of the blocker/preform design is highly
dependent upon the designer’s experience. DEFORMTM-3D provides tools to
minimize and ultimately remove the “experience” dependency from the design process.
In this document we briefly discuss various stages of this design process using the
functionality of the Preform wizard. As the system is currently undergoing