PAM-FORM
PAM-FORM enables the realistic and predictive simulation of dry textiles or prepregs forming processes. The software was developed through industrial partnerships and projects led in various fields such as automotive, aeronautics and aerospace.
PAM-FORM allows engineers to select the most appropriate materials, 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 and track the origin of manufacturing induced defects such as wrinkling and to correct these by optimizing the process parameters. Each ply of the laminate is represented in the model, allowing the prediction of internal wrinkling or delamination occurring during the forming process. It is a ready-to-use industrial tool to assist professionals in the composite manufacturing industry.
What can PAM-FORM do for you?
PAM-FORM allows process engineers and designers to define and optimize:
- the forming process: stamping, thermoforming, diaphragm forming, stretch forming…
- the clamping conditions
- the process parameters: tool velocity, pressure, temperature cycle,...
- the design of the tools
by predicting (at ply or laminate level):
- wrinkles
- bridging
- thicknesses
- fiber orientations
- flat patterns
PAM-FORM includes material models for UD, NCF, fabrics, dry textiles, prepregs, thermosets and thermoplastics.
