AFDEX Newsletter Q1 2026

2. AFDEX Simulation Cases
2.1 Anisotropy Modeling
2.2 Damage Constant and Critical Damage
2.3 Fillet Rolling: High-accuracy, Cost-efficient Simulation Modeling
2.4 Flow Curve Identification Using Elastoplastic FEM
2.5 Standard Tensile Properties from Conventional Tensile Tests
2.6 Flow Curve Identification from Tube Materials
2.7 Flow Curve and Friction
2.8 Flow Behavior of Carbon Steel at Room Temperature
2.9 Multi-Stage Roll Flow Forming
2.10 Enhanced Sheet Metal Forming Analysis
2.11 Heat Treatment Analysis
2.12 Surface Expansion Ratio Visualization
2.13 Improved Material-to-Material Contact

3. Key User Interface Improvements
3.1 Extreme Mesh Generation for Dies
3.2 HDF5 Format Export
3.3 Forming Limit Curve (FLC) Input
3.4 STL Model Overlay in Post-Processing
3.5 3D Piercing/Trimming UI
3.6 Material-to-Material Friction for Single-Body Analysis
3.7 Updated Default 2D Auto-Mesh Settings
3.8 Metal Flow Line Visualization
3.9 Heat Treatment Module GUI
3.10 2D DXF Import
3.11 Perspective Control in AFDEX_SP
3.12 License Manager

4. Notices
4.1 Key Publications in 2025
4.2 ICFG 58th Meeting
4.3 Workshops in Türkiye
4.4 Networking with Overseas Customers & Partners
4.5 MetalForm China 2025
4.6 Selected as a Korean Government–Designated Global Growth Company