DfM Analysis for Thermoformed Plastic Parts

Simply upload your CAD data (e.g., STEP files) using our web tool. Once uploaded, the DfM analysis starts automatically—no installation or manual preparation required. Your component is checked directly against all relevant manufacturing parameters.

The Design for Manufacturing software automatically detects the main wall thickness of the 3D model and highlights deviations in color. Areas that are too thin or too thick are visible at a glance. This is ideal for identifying potential weak points or material accumulations at an early stage.

Punching and milling edges are detected and evaluated. This ensures that all functionally or production-critical edges can be accurately reproduced in the subsequent process. This is an important basis for post-processing.

The demoldability of the thermoformed part after the thermoforming process is checked: Critical areas without sufficient draft are highlighted. This allows you to see immediately where improvements need to be made to ensure smooth removal from the mold.

This module calculates the local strain ratio and shows how much the material is stretched at different points on the component. The DfM analysis enables a realistic assessment of the resulting wall thickness distribution after the deep drawing process—for evaluating component quality and functionality.

Delicate areas with insufficient wall thickness are shown in red, while fine cavities that cannot be reproduced by the material appear in blue. This allows you to identify problematic geometries at a glance that could cause difficulties in toolmaking or series production.