K. B. Nielsen
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M. R. Jensen and J. Danckert Department of Production
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Aalborg University
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Denmark
金属学报(英文版)
The paper focuses on the combination of the Finite Element simulation and optimization to improve process or product quality. Three different examples to illustrate the developed genetic approach are given. In all three examples is-DYNA3D is used to simulate the process and a general aptimiza- tion sensitivity based strategy is utilized to improve the design. The included examples are: 1) stretch bending of tubes, 2) bulging of tubes, and finally 3) hydromechanical deep drawing. these examples clearly illustrate the potential of systematic optimization in the area of metal processing.
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finite element method
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International Journal of Materials & Product Technology
In this paper, the production of stainless steel hemi-toroidal parts has been investigated using three different processes: the conventional stamping, the standard sheet hydroforming and the hydroforming adopting a movable die (MD) which can have a vertical stroke and whose shape completes the female die cavity. Tests adopting the MD were performed at Aalborg University using a specific experimental equipment; numerical simulations were performed using ABAQUS\Explicit and were aimed at investigating the effect of the friction condition of the MD tool on the blank deformation. The friction coefficient was varied on both the whole surface of the MD tool and locally (in the region of the MD corner radius). The role of the MD in the hydrofonning process was thus studied by comparing results in terms of thickness and strain distributions on the final part obtained adopting the same geometry of tools, but different forming techniques. Simulations put in evidence that a moderate increase of the friction can be successfully used for reducing thinning if the MD is adopted; in addition, the friction in the region of the MD corner radius shows to play a key role in forming sound parts.
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sheet hydroforming;movable tool;hemi-toroidal shape;finite element;method;deep-drawing process;welded blanks;sheet;technology;simulation;parts
