This is where many beginners fail. You cannot simulate a material without a flow stress curve.
What just happened? DEFORM now knows the Young's Modulus, Poisson's ratio, thermal expansion, and most importantly, the Stress-Strain curve (Flow stress) for Al6061 at room temperature. deform 3d tutorial
Most real parts are not made in one hit. You must learn "Die Positioning" and "Remeshing from previous step." This is where many beginners fail
Objective: Define the geometry, material, and simulation conditions. What just happened
| Task | Description |
| :--- | :--- |
| New Problem | Select "Machining" or "Forming" template. Choose SI (mm) or English units. |
| Geometry Import | Import .STL files for Workpiece, Top Die, Bottom Die. |
| Material Definition | Select from the extensive library (e.g., AISI-1045 steel, Aluminum 6061). |
| Simulation Controls | Set Step size (smaller = more accurate but slower), Number of steps, and Save interval. |