Process: composites forming simulation of dry textiles and prepregs

PAM-FORM simulates the entire forming process, allowing engineers to select the most appropriate material, the right tooling design, and the best process parameters. Taking into account the physics of the forming process, PAM-FORM enables the user to predict manufacturing defects such as wrinkling at ply or laminate level and to correct these by optimizing the process parameters. It’s a ready-to-use industrial tool to assist professionals in the composite manufacturing industry.

Wing box forming simulation with PAM-FORM for Composites

Top ply deformation during forming process

Final simulated parts - Courtesy of Airbus UK

What PAM-FORM can do for you?

PAM-FORM allows process engineers and designers to define and optimize:
-  The forming process: stamping, thermoforming, diaphragm forming…
-  The clamping conditions
-  The process parameters: temperature cycle, tool velocity, pressure
-  The design of the tools

By predicting at ply or laminate level:
- Wrinkles
- Bridging
- Thicknesses
- Flat patterns
- Fiber orientations

PAM-FORM for composites includes material models for UD, NCF, fabrics, dry textiles, prepregs, thermosets and thermoplastics.