FEA Simulation

Hire ORTIC AB to utilize world-class simulation technology led by Sweden's top expert in roll forming. Using COPRA FEA, we can simulate both existing and new tools, optimize for various materials like stainless steel or Magnelis, and ensure that new products meet the highest quality standards. Simulations also help distribute forces in machines, reducing maintenance needs and enhancing production reliability.

Why Choose ORTIC AB for FEA Analysis in Sheet Metal Processing?

Leading Expertise in Roll Forming

Our Technical Director, Michael Lindgren, is Sweden’s only PhD specializing in roll forming and simulation. With Michael at the helm, we ensure that our simulations are not only based on advanced software like COPRA FEA but also backed by extensive experience. Having designed thousands of roll sets, ORTIC AB has the expertise to optimize your products and processes.

Simulation of Both Existing and New Tools

With COPRA FEA, we can simulate your existing tools and materials, or explore transitions to new materials such as stainless steel or Magnelis. The simulation provides detailed insights into how these materials behave in your current processes, helping you avoid costly issues during material changes.

Optimizing New Products and Designs

For new product development, simulation is an invaluable tool. We analyze how the profile’s shape impacts hole patterns, stability, and strength, allowing for design optimization before the tools are even manufactured. This reduces development time and ensures a high-quality product from the start.

Force Distribution and Reduced Maintenance

One significant advantage of simulation is its ability to distribute forces in the roll forming process. This reduces strain on machines, leading to lower maintenance requirements and less sensitivity to material variations, resulting in a more robust and efficient production process.
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​​​​​​​Lower Costs and Higher Product Quality
Our simulations help you quickly identify and resolve problems, reducing costs, improving designs, and enhancing product quality. By optimizing stability and tool design, production volume increases, and unplanned downtimes decrease.

Example Timeline for Tool Design Process with and Without FEA Simulation

Contact Information

Rågåkersgatan 5
781 74 Borlänge

+46 (0)243 23 33 40 ​​​​​​​info@ortic.se

Deep Dive into FEA and FEM

FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and FEM (Finite Element Method) are often used interchangeably but have subtle differences that are crucial to understand, especially in the context of sheet metal processing simulations.

  1. FEM (Finite Element Method) – The Method

    FEM is the method used to solve problems in continuum mechanics, approximating solutions for complex physical phenomena. It involves dividing a complex geometric object (like a sheet of metal) into numerous small parts, or "elements," and solving the mathematical equations that describe the behavior of each element. This approach handles problems with varying loads, material properties, or boundary conditions. FEM is the theoretical and mathematical framework used for modeling and analyzing mechanical systems.

    FEA (Finite Element Analysis) – The Analysis

    FEA is the practical application of FEM. It refers to using software to perform simulations and analyze a specific problem, such as forming, stamping, or bending a sheet of metal. This process involves defining geometry, material properties, boundary conditions, and loads to obtain results, such as deformations, stresses, or heat flows during a specific process.

Summary of the Difference Between FEM and FEA:

  • FEM: The mathematical method that divides a problem into elements and solves equations.
  • FEA: The actual analysis or simulation using the FEM method, typically through software, to address a specific issue like sheet metal processing.

Examples in Sheet Metal Processing:

  • FEM: The underlying theory describing how a sheet deforms under load by breaking it into finite elements and solving complex equations for each element.
  • FEA: The simulation tool (e.g., software like MSC-MARC, Abaqus, Ansys, or LS-Dyna) used to analyze how the sheet deforms under specific conditions, such as during a press operation, providing detailed results like stress distribution or shape changes.
Both FEM and FEA are indispensable for advanced sheet metal processing to optimize processes and understand material behaviors.