Overview

FASTBLANK is a software solution developed by Hexagon to provide users with a rapid and precise method for determining optimal blank shapes in sheet metal forming processes. By accounting for material stretch and deformation, FASTBLANK is specifically designed to assist estimators, design engineers, account managers, and tool and die designers. Its application spans various industries, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, and consumer goods, aiming to enhance formability, improve product quality, reduce material costs, and minimize trial iterations during the prove-out stage.

Features and Capabilities

• User-Friendly Interface: FASTBLANK features a simple and logical user interface designed for immediate productivity through a familiar Windows environment, complemented by excellent online help resources.
• Comprehensive Materials Database: The software includes a built-in materials database containing over 200 common materials for immediate analysis. Users have the flexibility to add, delete, or modify materials within the database to suit specific project requirements.
• Geometry Tools: FASTBLANK offers an extensive set of easy-to-use tools for modifying and repairing imported surface data, ensuring accurate and clean geometry for analysis.
• Automatic or Manual Part Orientation: The software allows for automatic or manual orientation of the part into the press direction, displaying undercut elements to facilitate optimal positioning.
• Fast Solver Performance: With a highly efficient solver, most parts can be analyzed within 30 seconds to 5 minutes, significantly accelerating the blank development process.
• Export Functionality: The developed blank shapes can be exported in IGES or DXF format, enabling seamless integration with various CAD systems for further design and manufacturing processes.
• Formability Analysis: FASTBLANK accurately identifies material thinning and gathering conditions, providing critical insights into potential formability issues such as splits or wrinkles, thereby allowing for early design modifications.
• Automatic Reporting: The software automatically generates detailed reports, facilitating accurate quoting and estimating, and enhancing communication among stakeholders involved in the manufacturing process.