Finite element analysis of composite sheet-forming process

1991 ◽  
Vol 2 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 161-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.M. O'Bradaigh ◽  
R. Byron Pipes
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Sheet Forming ◽  
Composite Sheet ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Element Analysis

Concurrent Engineering Design of Sheet Stamping by Using an Inverse FE Approach

1997 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiyong Yang ◽  
Kikuo Nezu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Concurrent Engineering ◽  
Process Simulation ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Sheet Forming ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Preliminary Design Stage ◽  
Product And Process

Abstract An inverse finite element (FE) algorithm is proposed for sheet forming process simulation. With the inverse finite element analysis (FEA) program developed, a new method for concurrent engineering (CE) design for sheet metal forming product and process is proposed. After the product geometry is defined by using parametric patches, the input models for process simulation can be created without the necessity to define the initial blank and the geometry of tools, thus simplifying the design process and facilitating the designer to look into the formability and quality of the product being designed at preliminary design stage. With resort to a commercially available software, P3/PATRAN, arbitrarily three-dimensional product can be designed for manufacturability for sheet forming process by following the procedures given.

Leveling Quality Prediction Algorithm

2015 ◽  
Vol 809-810 ◽  
pp. 235-240
Author(s):  
Catalina Maier ◽  
Robin Gauthier
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Cumulative Effect ◽  
Prediction Algorithm ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Experimental Values ◽  
Different Characteristics

Roller leveling is a forming process which used to minimize flatness imperfection and residual stresses by repeated forming process of a sheet metal. The determination of the machine settings must be very accurate and ask a precise mechanical study. In order to determine an algorithm which can predict the leveling quality according to the machine settings we start by a theoretical model of stress evolution during the process. The plastification ratio is deducted from this one and the values obtained by this approach are compared whit experimental values. The finite element analysis is performed, in second step in order to assure a good accuracy of the prediction algorithm. Theoretical study determines a minimum of the plastification ratio according to the machine settings. The finite element analysis gives more accurate results due to the consideration of different characteristics of the process, neglected by the theoretical model: cumulative effect of bending/unbending with stretching of the sheet during the passing between each couple of rolls, boundary conditions at the limit of the material deformed by two adjoining couples of rolls, friction force.

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