DEFORM Training Itineraries

2D Training:  all labs performed in either DEFORM-2D or DEFORM-F2, based on the attendee’s applications.

	Day 1:
	Introduction and welcome (9:00 a.m.) - basic problem setup - multi-step forming processes - tool stress analysis Review / questions & answers Adjourn at approx. 5:00 p.m.

	Day 2:
	Introduction and welcome (9:00 a.m.) - FEM theory - thermal analysis - movement control - interpreting results Review / questions & answers Adjourn at approx. 5:00 p.m.

3D training:  all labs performed in either DEFORM-3D or DEFORM-F3, based on the attendee’s applications.  Experience in DEFORM-2D/DEFORM-F2 or attendance at 2D training should be considered a prerequisite.

	Day 1 (this two day course is generally scheduled immediately following 2D training):
	Introduction and welcome (9:00 a.m.) - 3D geometry - 3D meshing - calculation time vs. accuracy/resolution - boundary conditions and symmetry Review / questions & answers Adjourn at approx. 5:00 p.m.

	Day 2:
	Welcome (9:00 a.m.) - simulating practical problems - postprocessing - finding small defects and folds - die fill - tool stress analysis Review / questions & answers Adjourn at approx. 1:30 p.m.

Advanced DEFORM training

	Day 1 (topics include 2D and 3D):
	Introduction and welcome (9:00 a.m.) Basic FEM Theory Keyword Files Material Testing and Input Elastic-Plastic Analysis  Sliding/Spring Loaded Dies Message and Log File Convergence Fracture Multiple Operations - lunch provided - Adjourn at approx. 5:00 p.m.

Day 2 (primarily 3D topics):

Introduction and welcome (9:00 a.m.) 3D Geometry Geometry - overlapping Geometry - symmetry Geometry - AMGGEO format Geometry - STL file repair Geometry - slicing 3D Meshing Meshing - absolute mesh density Meshing - penetration/interference Meshing - volume loss Advanced topics 2D to 3D conversion Cylindrical Coordinates Rotary Forming Rotational Symmetry Review / questions & answers - lunch provided - Adjourn at approx. 5:00 p.m.