Simulate metal alloy extrusion, visualize profile deformation, and prevent defects such as weak weld lines, overheating, or contamination.

Simulating Metal Extrusion: Form and Process in Synergy

Inspire Extrude Metal is designed to realistically and accurately simulate metal extrusion processes, even for complex profiles and challenging materials. The software analyzes the relationship between profile geometry and process parameters, providing deep insight into material behavior throughout the entire extrusion phase.

SmartCAE - Altair Hypermesh - Simulating Metal Extrusion: Form and Process in Synergy

Thermomechanical Analysis, Deformation, and Surface Quality

With an intuitive interface, users can quickly prepare the geometry, define process conditions, and run the simulation. Results include detailed information on profile deformation, thermal distribution, overheating, surface quality, and tool behavior. The system identifies potential defects in advance, such as back-end contamination or weld lines.

SmartCAE - Altair Hypermesh - Thermomechanical Analysis, Deformation, and Surface Quality

Reduced Time and Costs Through Virtual Testing

Inspire Extrude Metal helps eliminate physical prototypes and rework by enabling early design validation. Simulation-driven development shortens design cycles, increases production yield, and measurably improves the quality of final extruded components.

SmartCAE - Altair Hypermesh - Reduced Time and Costs Through Virtual Testing

Actionable Feedback for Die Design

During analysis, Inspire Extrude Metal provides practical guidance for die design: optimized geometries for uniform thermal distribution, tool material choices that influence deformation, and tolerances that can be improved already in the virtual phase. This enables the design of more durable and stable dies, reducing wear, maintenance, and rework, with tangible benefits in long-term reliability and cost efficiency.

SmartCAE - Altair Hypermesh - Actionable Feedback for Die Design

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