Yes, In the latest version Simufact Forming 2021 we have implemented the pressure boundary condition and formally we are able to simulate hydroforming. Due to the nature of the process, the numerical convergence is however very challenging, so we are now still working hard to make improvements regarding the numerical settings.
I am using the pressure boundary condition to simulate hydroforming. It seems to be working, but I have no testing yet. The project is to hydroform a 5 meter diameter parabolic dish for an array of 2000 dishes for astronomy. I can share my model and results if you guys are interested. One issue I have is that even though the model is axially symmetric the results are not. I am not sure if it is the model or something that would happen in real life. It may have to do with stamping a flange ring around the perimeter before stating the hydroforming.
Any updates you have about your on going hydroforming work would be appreciated. I can sign an NDA if required. I work for Caltech and the work is not classified.
That sounds interesting to us. Regarding the described issue we would be glad to have a closer look at the model, for this purpose we could open a support case. Could you please send us your model (support@simufact.de)? We will get back to you as soon as possible if we have any new findings about the model.
