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VeraCAD Technological Compendium

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  1. Titel: VeraCAD Golden Rules. Golden Rules 1-7.
    Type: Basic Technology
    Version: All versions
    Language: English
    Created: 03.12.2020
    Work steps for control and optimisation of the VeraCAD Calibration Plan. Read more

  2. Title: Problems with calibration sequence
    Type: Basic technology
    Version: All versions
    Language: English
    Created: 10.10.2018
    Please refer to attached VeraCAD settings, rolling die 3D model and the pictures of actual parts. During manufacturing process, excess burr was found at the 4th rolling process which is not desirable, since the preset geometry after 4th rolling is what we need. Could you check the attachment and advise... Read more

  3. Title: Using Mass Distribution with Spine Line.
    Type: Advanced technology
    Version: All versions
    Language: English
    Created: 18.06.2019
    This article explains why the cross-section area is not exact and cannot be verified by any CAD-System, if the mass distribution is calculated with a spine line. Read more

  4. Title: Die Geometrie der Querschnittsform OVAL in V3.84 und V4.0.
    Type: Basic technology
    Version: VeraCAD 3.84 an V4.0
    Language: German
    Created: 08.07.2019
    This article explains: The Relationship Between Altitude - /Width Ratio and Radii - Page Radius and Vertex Radius The difference between VeraCAD 3.84 and VeraCAD 4.0. Read more

  5. Title: Rolling of Aluminum material with VeraCAD.
    Type: Advanced technology
    Version: All versions
    Language: English
    Created: 16.07.2019
    Focus of this article is the process of reducer rolling and designing tool segments with VeraCAD. Read more

  6. Title: Explanation of reduction and number of passes.
    Type: Basic technology
    Version: All versions
    Language: English
    Created: 01.01.2010
    This examples shows a 2 pass calibration sequence with 30 % of reduction in each pass. Read more

  7. Title: Cross-section types
    Type: Basic technology
    Version: All versions
    Language: English
    Created: 01.01.2010
    Here is an overview of 7 cross-section types which are available in VeraCAD. Read more

  8. Title: Initial contact
    Type: Basic technology
    Version: V3.79 and later
    Language: English
    Created: 01.01.2010
    When using the "Calculate initial contact" feature in VeraCAD, the software will calculate the first contact between workpiece and tool segment. Read more

  9. Title: Oval shape in reducer rolling
    Type: Answer
    Version: VeraCAD 4.0
    Language: English
    Created: 19.08.2018
    One of the most important cross-sections in reducer rolling is the oval. Therefore a diploma work did deal with CIRCLE-OVAL. But I believe the oval should be a little bit more wide and thinner. Read more

  10. Title: Pocket in tool
    Type: Basic technology
    Version: VeraCAD 4.0
    Language: English
    Created: 01.01.2010
    In VeraCAD cross-section 1 and 2 alltimes is outside of the tool segment. The first section (section 1) cannot be deformed. It is in the manipulator tong. Read more

  11. Title: Relative motion
    Type: Basic technology
    Version: VeraCAD 4.0
    Language: English
    Created: 01.01.2010
    Explanation of relative motion effect in reducer rolling. Read more

  12. Title: Problem with automatic check for updates
    Type: Information
    Version: VeraCAD 4.0
    Language: English
    Created: 14.08.2018
    We tried to realize a mechanism that automatically checks for updates when VeraCAD is launched. The idea was to check if ERATZ-homepage can be accessed and if yes, to check for updates. Read more

  13. Title: Mass distribution with new algorithms
    Type: Basic Technology
    Version: VeraCAD 4.0.1.24 RC2
    Language: German
    Created: 2.4.2019
    With VeraCAD 4.0.1.24 the Mass distribution module was completely redeveloped.
    This concerns: Running time, Precision and Stability. Read more

  14. Title: Calibration Rules. Insights into the golden rule number 2
    Type: Basic Technology
    Version: VeraCAD 4.20
    Language: German
    Created: 16.4.2020
    Calibration sequence. General rules.
    The article gives an insight into the technological context of caliber sequences. Basic considerations for reducing cross-sections. Suitability of calibration sequences. Selection of a calibration sequence depending on the cross-sectional reduction Read more

  15. Titel: Reduction Rates. Insights into the golden rule number 3
    Type: Basis Technologie
    Version: VeraCAD 4.20
    Language: English
    Created: 03.12.2020
    Reductions Rates, General rules.
    The technological context of reduction rates and finding suitable number of passes for the design of roller parts. Read more

  16. Titel: Isolines. Explanations on the use of isolines.
    Type: Basic Technologie
    Version: All Versions
    Language: English
    Created: 26.10.2022
    The new isoline function is included in all of our software products VeraCAD, VeraMASS and Zeye3D. Now also in English. Read more


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