Simufact Welding
Special weld structure software for process design and optimization of assemblies.
Simulation of fusion & pressure welding, and directed energy deposition (DED) AM process
One single pre- and post-processing environment specifically for welding processes
Open architecture for easy and seamless results import & export through UNV data format
Powered by MARC, the world's leading non-linear solver
First-class solution for fusion and pressure welding processes
Simufact Welding is used for modelling and optimizing a wide range of fusion and pressure welding processes, taking into account weld sequence and clamping. Processes such as arc welding, laser beam welding, electron beam welding, brazing, resistance spot welding as well as the generative manufacturing process ‘Direct Energy Deposition’ (DED or WAAM) can be modelled in Simufact Welding. Additionally, Simufact Welding can be used to model the heat treatment, different variants for cooling and unclamping as well as the mechanical load on welded structures.
The key benefits of using Simufact Welding include:
Comprehensive software solution for welding processes
Calculate the precise effects of processes such as arc welding, laser and electron beam welding, resistance spot welding, and brazing. Simufact Welding even has the capacity to model the effects of ‘Direct Energy Deposition’ used in the manufacturing process for optimal printing results.
Features of Simufact Welding include:
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Predict Thermal and Mechanical Behavior
Simufact Welding predicts the welding process outcome, including thermal, distortion, stress/strain, etc. It allows for an understanding of the outcome before any physical tryout, identifies risks early in the PD process, and evaluates the impact of variability and non-nominal conditions.
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Process and fixture optimization
This powerful solution enables optimization of the welding process and/or fixtures, and cycle time, provides a detailed view of the process, and evaluates many process/design variants quickly and at low risk/cost.
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Process oriented, all-in-one solution
Simufact Welding is easy to use due to its process-oriented and intuitive user interface. It also includes comprehensive functionality for all simulation steps, from modeling to calculation and the evaluation of results.
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Design and optimisation
Determine the optimal weld sequence and parameters, as well as clamping and unclamping concepts, to minimize thermal distortions and residual stresses and ensure a robust welding process and identify and eliminate potential welding defects, such as hot cracks.
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Simplicity
Our software is designed to be user-friendly, intuitive and process-oriented, so that the use of our software in your company is possible in a very short time without expert knowledge.
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Seamless result transfer
The results between Hexagon's software solutions can be transferred into each other to cover the entire process/manufacturing chain and achieve the most accurate end result possible.
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Sustainability
Save time, material, and money, by eliminating expensive physical try-outs and conducting every test in an accurate and realistic virtual environment.
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