Paragon Toolmaking is committed to maintaining its status as an industry leader in the UK toolmaking sector. The company’s latest advancement is integrating Stampack software into their operations, a significant step forward supported by the ‘Made Smarter’ manufacturing match funding program.
What is Stampack?
Stampack is a state-of-the-art simulation software specifically designed for the metal forming industry. At its core, Stampack allows us to create detailed, virtual models of our tooling solutions and simulate the metal forming processes before any physical manufacturing begins.
This means Paragon can predict how a tool will perform, identify any potential issues in a digital environment, and resolve potential issues such as material wrinkling, tearing, or springback early in the design phase. This is faster and less costly than traditional physical testing.
Why Stampack at Paragon Toolmaking?
Integrating Stampack into their workflow aligns with Paragon’s strategic goals to enhance precision, reduce costs, and accelerate production times. The software’s ability to simulate complex tooling scenarios and predict outcomes such as material behaviour and surface defects ensures that we can perfect our tools before they even touch a piece of metal. This leads to fewer prototypes, less material waste, and a more streamlined development process.
Benefits for Paragon Customers
The adoption of Stampack software not only bolsters Paragon’s capabilities but also translates into direct benefits for customers:
- Enhanced Quality & Simulation Accuracy: The ability to pre-test tools in a virtual environment ensures the final product meets the high standards customers expect, with reduced risk of defects.
- Reduced Prototype Costs: Stampack’s digital simulations significantly reduce the number of physical prototypes needed. This not only saves on material costs but also accelerates the development process, allowing for necessary adjustments to be made virtually without the costly cycle of physical testing.
- Increased Productivity and Faster Turnaround Times: Stampack streamlines the design process, enabling quicker transitions from design to production. This efficiency reduces the time from concept to production, helping customers get their products to market faster.
- Long-Term Savings and Improved Tool Longevity: Accurate simulations contribute to designing tools that undergo less wear and tear, enhancing their longevity and performance. This ensures consistent product quality and reduces the frequency of tool maintenance or replacement.
