Abstract: Secondary development of Abaqus based on the Python Scripting can effectively
realize the pre-processing, analysis and post-processing for simulation analyses which need
cumbersome repeated operations. However, using this method, customers still need to spend a lot
on software purchase and installation. In this paper, a Web based online simulation system for
wire drawing die is developed. Using this system, costumers only need to submit analysis
parameters, such as mold parameters, material parameters and process parameters, through web.
Analyses are conducted on a cloud back end and reports can be automatically generated.
Customers can download these analysis reports and animation. This kind of operation model saves
customers from software and CAE HR training cost. Importantly, this model can decrease the
CAE technology barrier.

Key words: wire drawing die, Python, cloud computing, customized development