We are pleased to introduce the latest and greatest versions of our VM&C products, version 2024.2. Our industry is advancing rapidly, and these products are paving the way for innovation and efficiency. Let's dive right in!
- Geometry Export from Process Planner: Enhanced function provides a solid base for transfer/tandem and progressive die design.
- Improved Scrap Distribution: Streamline your process plans with center carriers using our optimized scrap distribution function.
- Double Attached with Unfolded Flanges Enhancements: Improved separation distance for more accurate and efficient process planning and costing.
- Extended Python Functionalities: Python scripting for resistance spot welding has been expanded for more versatile and efficient operations.
- Improved Resistance Spot Welding: Experience our improved robust resistance spot welding with increased measuring capacity, electrode database, and distinctive icons.
- Hybrid Contact Addition: Enjoy optimized simulations with the new "hybrid contact" type, improving deformable element handling and self-contact situations.
- Sheetmesher Improvements: Enhance accuracy with our updated 'Sheetmesher,' allowing manual selection and securing of surfaces before meshing.
- QT Libraries Update: We have updated our QT libraries for better performance. Ensure to configure GPU rendering over remote desktop for Windows 10/11 for smooth operations.
- New Shape Comparison Tool: Streamlines geometry comparison across the Smart Assembly Shop workflow stages, aiding virtual fixture and assembly process tracking.
- Cooling and Clamping Only License: Tailored Simufact Welding package focusing exclusively on virtual fixture solutions for an optimal user experience.
- Further Improvements: Enhanced import, improved GUI contact algorithm, and multi-line Python console input for more efficient welding
- PBF Process and Defect Analysis: Improved performance with GUI-integrated settings and user-friendly defect visualizations.
- Shape Comparison Enhancements: Automated surface deviation and dynamic tolerance check streamline design decisions; active results export option broadens analysis scope.
- Export to CAD' Developments: Customizable GUI settings optimise accuracy and surface trade-offs; upcoming non-manifold geometries handling upgrade in version 2024.3.
For more please see the What's New document available in the software and online