Development of a digital twin for data-driven modeling of punch-bending processes using a graphical modeling notation

<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>In punch-bending, products such as brackets, electronic contacts or spring elements are produced from wire-shaped semi-finished products using separation processes and several successive forming processes. Within the multi-stage straightening and bending processes, cross-stage and quantity-dependent effects have a significant influence on the quality of the end product. In order to optimize the punch-bending process with regard to the resulting component deviations and waste rate, this article presents the concept of a digital twin for an innovative hybrid model of a multi-stage punch-bending process. To ensure efficient development and implementation of the digital twin, the graphical modeling notation DSL4DPiFS is used for additional support. It makes it possible to derive the required interfaces of the Asset Administration Shell of the hybrid data-driven model.</jats:p>