Overview

Simufact Welding is an advanced simulation software focused on optimizing the welding process. It accurately models thermal cycles, residual stresses, and distortion, which allows manufacturers to reduce trial and error. The software supports a variety of welding processes, including multi-pass and additive manufacturing. With its detailed analysis capabilities, it aids in enhancing product quality by simulating the effects of welding before physical production.

Features and Capabilities

• Distortion and Residual Stress Prediction: Simulates how welding induces distortions and stresses in welded structures, providing data to plan adjustments.
• Multi-Pass Welding Optimization: Analyzes and refines multi-pass welding sequences to minimize errors and inefficiencies.
• Thermal Cycle Monitoring: Tracks the temperature changes during welding, which influence material properties and structure integrity.
• Supports Various Welding Techniques: Includes arc welding, laser welding, and other common processes, allowing a versatile application for manufacturers.
• Comprehensive Material Behavior Simulation: Provides insight into how materials respond to heat, ensuring more accurate predictions and better material choices.
• Process Planning and Scheduling: Integrates seamlessly into production workflows, providing recommendations for optimal process plans.
• Post-Processing and Visualization: Offers advanced tools for visualizing thermal effects and distortions, helping engineers identify and rectify potential issues early.
• Customizable to Multiple Welding Methods: Supports different welding types and materials, allowing for tailored workflows.
• Additive Manufacturing Compatibility: Combines traditional welding with modern additive manufacturing processes, offering a complete solution.
• Detailed Reporting: Generates comprehensive reports that help document simulations, process changes, and outcomes for quality control and process improvement.