To give you a concrete idea of improvement, here is a comparison of typical benchmarks for a complex automotive side panel (length: 2 meters; Material: HSS 440Y).
R8 introduced enhanced material models, allowing for precise simulation of advanced high-strength steels (AHSS) and aluminum alloys. For example, the software enables the use of the , which models the anisotropic behavior of materials—crucial for materials like Boron steel 22MnB5. This leads to better predictions of thinning and failures. 2. Advanced Friction and Lubrication Modelling autoform r8