With Finite Element
Analysis, each stage of the process can be analyzed, as shown in the example below, to
determine the required number of cold forming stages, optimum tooling geometries, expected
material flows, projected tool life, and other important process parameters and
characteristics.
![hub1_2a.jpg (47725 bytes)](images/450wide/hub1_2a.jpg)
Stage One Cold Forming Analysis
![hub3_4a.jpg (41028 bytes)](images/450wide/hub3_4a.jpg)
Stage Two Cold Forming Analysis
![hub5_6a.jpg (42814 bytes)](images/450wide/hub5_6a.jpg)
Stage Three Cold Forming Analysis
![1spacer.gif (43 bytes)](images/Spacers/1spacer.gif)