Development of a local three-dimensional numerical simulation model for the laser forming process of aluminium components

2008 ◽  
Vol 207 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 248-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.N. Labeas
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Simulation Model ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Laser Forming ◽  
Forming Process

Numerical and experimental analysis on cold-forming and spring-back of hull plate

2018 ◽  
Vol 233 (3) ◽  
pp. 561-569 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Shen ◽  
Renjun Yan ◽  
Shuangying Li
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Dimensional Accuracy ◽  
Ship Hull ◽  
Laser Forming ◽  
Successive Approximation Method ◽  
Spring Back ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Cold Forming ◽  
Thick Plates ◽  
Forming Mechanism

Ship hull structures are fabricated by curved thick plates before they are welded together. There are traditional methods such as, line heating and laser-forming methods for plate bending. However, it is recognized that the hot-forming technology causes a series of troubles on doubly or multiple curved plates. Multi-point forming mechanism with square press heads is a new forming process for three-dimensional ship hull plate. Cold-forming has a high dimensional accuracy but results in spring-back. The spring-back process of curved thick plates in the finite element method is analyzed and the predicted results are compared with the test results in the present paper. To ensure the forming precision, the successive approximation method is also developed and verified to control the spring-back.

Prediction and Optimization of Deformations in Coupling Mechanism Based Laser Forming of Sheet Metals

2019 ◽  
Vol 969 ◽  
pp. 552-557
Author(s):  
Kuntal Maji
Keyword(s):  
Process Parameters ◽  
Metal Forming ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Laser Forming ◽  
Coupling Mechanism ◽  
Sheet Metals ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Out Of Plane ◽  
Metal Forming Process ◽  
Plane Deformations

Fabricating three dimensional shaped surfaces from flat sheet metals by laser forming, both out-of-plane and in-plane deformations are required. This article presents the modeling of coupling mechanism activated laser forming of sheet metals based on experimental data for prediction and optimization of bending and thickening deformations. Experiments were performed based on a central composite design of experiments on coupling mechanism based laser metal forming process considering the input process parameters like laser power, scan speed and spot diameter, bending and thickening were taken as the outputs. Neural network and neuro-fuzzy system-based models were developed to carry out both forward and inverse modeling of the laser metal forming process under the coupling mechanism. Multi-objective optimization based on the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm was used to obtain multiple optimal solutions to achieve different amounts of out-of-plane and in-plane deformations. The proposed method could guide for a suitable selection of the process parameters to produce three-dimensional shapes utilizing coupling mechanism-based laser forming using multiple laser line heating.

Numerical Simulation and Parameter Optimization of Cam’s Fine Blanking Process

2011 ◽  
Vol 396-398 ◽  
pp. 134-139
Author(s):  
An Long ◽  
Rui Ge ◽  
Yi Sheng Zhang ◽  
Li Bo Pan
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Simulation Model ◽  
Parameter Optimization ◽  
Processing Parameters ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Fine Blanking ◽  
3D Software ◽  
Blanking Process ◽  
Deform 3D

To conclude the mechanics of fine blanking, the numerical simulation model of a cam’s fine blanking process was established, the forming process was simulated by DEFORM-3D software, the deform principle was summarized. Then the effect of three key processing parameters such as gap between punch and die, pressure-pad-force/counter force, serrated ring postion to fine blanking quality were researched, optimized parameters in fine blanking were gained.

Forming Stability Analysis of Surface Flexible Rolling

2013 ◽  
Vol 798-799 ◽  
pp. 267-271
Author(s):  
Ren Jun Li ◽  
Ming Zhe Li ◽  
Zhong Yi Cai
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Stability Analysis ◽  
Sheet Metal ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Continuous Manufacturing ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Metal Parts ◽  
Sheet Metal Parts ◽  
Flexible Rolling ◽  
Simulation Results

Surface flexible rolling method, using two integral working rolls as the forming tool, can achieve fast, flexible and continuous manufacturing of three-dimensional sheet metal parts. This paper introduces the basic principle of surface flexible rolling and discusses the numerical simulation results when the working rolls are bended as circular arcs. The stability indicates the forming effect to some extent and the flow type of the metal can be deduced from stability analysis. To integrate and analyze the simulation results by means of reverse engineering. The analysis results show that the forming process is stable and the effect of surface flexible rolling is fine. It also indicates that inhomogeneous deformation and accumulation occurs during the process. The numerical simulation and experimental results demonstrate that the surface flexible rolling is a feasible and effective way to form three-dimensional sheet metal parts.

Numerical and Experimental Analysis for Large Radius Deformation of Stainless Steels by Laser Forming Process

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Pennuto ◽  
J. Choi
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Phase Transformation ◽  
Experimental Testing ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Laser Forming ◽  
Bend Angle ◽  
Large Radius ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Forming Process

In an effort to develop a process free of dedicated tooling, this research seeks to study large radius deformation by laser forming. Experimental testing was conducted to determine how the laser parameters affect the single pass output bend angle as well as the additive bend angle from successive parallel, evenly spaced laser irradiations. As an extension of the previous developments, this work seeks to develop a three-dimensional model to simulate the multi-scan laser process. It is of interest to determine how sophisticated a three-dimensional case is required for sufficient agreement to experimental data. The simulated results of bending angle are compared with experimental data and suggestions for future study include the implementation of phase transformation and microstructure data within the model to account for stress development resulting from phase transformation and grain growth.

Numerical Simulation and Test Research of Continuous Flexible Forming Process for the Spherical Parts

2011 ◽  
Vol 291-294 ◽  
pp. 269-272
Author(s):  
Ying Wu Lan ◽  
Zhong Yi Cai ◽  
Ming Zhe Li
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Longitudinal Deformation ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Flexible Forming ◽  
Sensing System ◽  
Flexible Forming Process ◽  
The Finite Element Model

The deformation of sheet metal in the continuous flexible forming (CFF) process is complex and the formed result is affected by many factors. In this paper, the finite element model of CFF was founded and the forming processes of spherical parts were simulated with the software ABAQUS. The interaction between transversal deformation and longitudinal deformation in the CFF process is analyzed. Based on results of numerical simulation and forming tests, the process parameters of CFF is revised, and formed surface is measured by three dimensional sensing system, the measured results indicate the precision of formed parts are satisfactory.

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