scholarly journals The Effect of Swinging Ball Heads with Different Arrangements in Multi-Point Stretch-Forming Process

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 337 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Xing ◽  
Yan-yan Cheng ◽  
Zhuo Yi
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Sheet Metal ◽  
Strain Distribution ◽  
Finite Element Models ◽  
Stretch Forming ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Forming Quality ◽  
Staggered Arrangement ◽  
Simulation Results

To improve the effect of multi-point stretch forming of sheet metal, it is proposed in this paper to replace a fixed ball head with a swinging ball head. According to the multi-point dies with different arrangements, this research establishes finite element models of the following stretch forming, i.e., fixed ball heads with conventional arrangement, swinging ball heads with conventional arrangement, swinging ball heads with declining staggered arrangement, and swinging ball heads with parallel staggered arrangement, and then numerical simulation is performed. The simulation results show that by replacing a fixed ball head with a swinging ball head, the surface indentation of the part formed was effectively suppressed, the stress and tension strain distribution of the part formed was improved, and the forming quality was improved; the thickness of the elastic pad was reduced, the springback was reduced and the forming accuracy was improved; and when the ball head was applied to a multi-point die with staggered arrangement, a better forming result was achieved, where the best forming result was achieved in combining the swinging ball heads with the multi-point die with a parallel staggered arrangement. Forming experiments were carried out, and the experimental results were consistent with the trend of numerical simulation results, which verified the correctness of the numerical simulation.

scholarly journals The Effect of Swinging Ball Heads with Different Arrangements in Multi-Point Stretch Forming Process

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Xing ◽  
Yan-yan Cheng ◽  
Zhuo Yi
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Strain Distribution ◽  
Finite Element Models ◽  
Stretch Forming ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Forming Quality ◽  
Staggered Arrangement ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Formed Part

To improve the effect of multi-point stretch forming of sheet metal, it is proposed in this paper to replace fixed ball head with swinging ball head. According to the multi-point dies with different arrangements, this research establishes the finite element models of the following stretch forming, i.e. fixed ball heads with conventional arrangement, swinging ball heads with conventional arrangement, swinging ball heads with declining staggered arrangement, and swinging ball heads with parallel staggered arrangement and then numerical simulation is performed. The simulation results show that by replacing fixed ball head with swinging ball head, the surface indentation of the formed part was effectively suppressed, the stress and tension strain distribution of the formed part was improved and the forming quality was improved; that the thickness of the elastic pad was reduced, the springback was reduced and the forming accuracy was improved; and that when the ball head was applied to multi-point die with staggered arrangement, better forming result was achieved, where the best forming result was achieved in combining the swinging ball heads with the multi-point die with parallel staggered arrangement. The forming experiments were carried out, and the experimental results were consistent with the trend of numerical simulation results, which verified the correctness of the numerical simulation.

Numerical Simulation of Different Clamping Modes on Stretch Forming Parts

2011 ◽  
Vol 189-193 ◽  
pp. 1922-1925 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xue Chen ◽  
Mine Zhe Li ◽  
Wen Zhi Fu ◽  
Zhong Yi Cai
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Thickness Distribution ◽  
Finite Element Models ◽  
Stretch Forming ◽  
Forming Quality ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Clamping Device ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Good Agreement

Three clamping devices of stretch forming machine were introduced, and the corresponding finite element models of the spherical parts were built by finite element software, the strain and thickness distribution of the forming parts were comparatively analyzed. The simulation results show that strain and thickness distribution of the forming parts with the multiple discrete gripper clamping mode are well-proportioned, its forming quality gets better than that with the whole flat gripper and adjustable curved gripper clamping modes. The experiment was performed and a typical spherical parts was formed with the multiple discrete gripper clamping mode. The experimental results are in good agreement with simulation results, which proves feasibility and practicability of the multiple discrete gripper clamping device of stretch forming machine.

Study the Influence of Geometric Parameters on Springback in T-Section Aluminum Alloy Window Trim Strip Sheets Forming

2018 ◽  
Vol 920 ◽  
pp. 70-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bao Hang Zhu ◽  
Yi Xi Zhao ◽  
Zhong Qi Yu ◽  
Hui Yan
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Geometric Parameters ◽  
Finite Element Models ◽  
Quality Requirement ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Assembly Quality ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
In The Beginning ◽  
Springback Control

The T-section aluminum alloy window trim strip sheets are used to improve vehicle appearance. As the mobile scenery line, these window trim strips with claws need high forming accuracy to meet good assembly quality requirement. The top portion of the T-section sheet is stamped to form an edge flange structure. Springback control is essential in forming process. In this paper, the influence of the window trim strip geometric parameters on forming springback is studied. Some finite element models of the process were built with the Dynaform software. The simulation results were verified experimentally. The main conclusions include as belows: The different heights of the stiffeners part in T-section change the stiffness of the part. Although the stiffeners part does not participate in the forming, it also has springback in the forming process. So, it is necessary to study the influence of the flanging part width (W) and the stiffeners part height (H) of the T-section on springback. We set W to 15 mm and change the value of H value according to the real product. The value of springback increases with the increase of H value in the beginning. After ratio of H/W increases to 0.6, the value of springback fluctuates with the increase of H value. When ratio of H/W is about 0.5, the springback values are mostly less than ± 0.5 mm in key sections, which is acceptable.

Numerical Simulation of the Effect of Punch Paths on the Quality of Sheet Metal Stretch Forming

2012 ◽  
Vol 217-219 ◽  
pp. 2002-2005
Author(s):  
Chang Jiang Wang ◽  
Diane J Mynors ◽  
Tarsem Sihra
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Sheet Metal ◽  
Sheet Metal Forming ◽  
Metal Forming ◽  
Finite Element Modelling ◽  
Metal Strip ◽  
Stretch Forming ◽  
Forming Quality ◽  
Element Modelling

Presented here is the simulation of uniaxial stretch forming using two punches in a sheet metal forming operation. In the finite element modelling, the sheet metal strip was held by two bank holders and two punches are able to move in two directions to stretch the sheet metal. Due to the friction between the punch and sheet metal, it was found that friction affects the sheet metal forming quality, however by adopting an optimal punch path the effect of friction in sheet metal forming can be reduced. The effect of punch paths on the quality of the sheet metal are also reported in this paper.

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 Simulation for the Multi-Point Incremental Forming Process

2015 ◽  
Vol 775 ◽  
pp. 219-223
Author(s):  
Wan Mian Yang ◽  
Yuan Xin Luo ◽  
Zhi Fang Liu ◽  
Ru Xu Du
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Sheet Metal ◽  
Incremental Forming ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Sheet Metals ◽  
Forming Force ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Thickness Change

Multi-point forming process has been developed to shape the sheet metal with bidirectional curvature. However, the forming force usually climbs too high so that the dimension of the forming machine should be designed to meet it. To solve this problem, the multi-point incremental forming (MPIF) process was proposed in this paper. First, the principle of this new forming process was introduced. Then, the experimental device was designed. Next, the MPIF process was simulated by a finite element model. The forming effects including displacements, thickness, and curvatures were visualized and discussed in detail. It was found that there is no obvious thickness change during the forming process. The advantage of this forming process is that the shape of the sheet metals adaptable and controllable with small forming force.

Numerical Simulation of Multi-Roll Stretch Forming Process with Different Lubrication and Rollers

2011 ◽  
Vol 110-116 ◽  
pp. 1512-1518
Author(s):  
Hao Han Zhang ◽  
Ming Zhe Li ◽  
Wen Zhi Fu ◽  
Peng Xiao Feng
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Flexible Manufacturing ◽  
General Idea ◽  
Stretch Forming ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
New Process ◽  
Traditional Process ◽  
Stretching Process

Multi-roll stretch forming process is a new flexible manufacturing technique that the general idea of discretizing is put in use in the design of stretch forming machine. In the new process, the metal sheet can be more easily formed, and the flexibility can be much higher, which the traditional process cannot compare with. In this paper, in through extensive numerical simulations of the MRSF stretching process of toroidal saddle parts, A series of finite element simulations have done for the process of forming toroidal saddle parts using different lubricant and two kinds of rollers named damped rollers and ordinary rollers. The results show that the smaller the friction coefficient is, the easier the center of toroidal saddle part is stretched. Damped rollers can increase the stretching force and the ordinary rollers can increase the mobility of sheet metal. Arranging the damped rollers and ordinary rollers at a reasonable position can make the workpiece a more uniform stretching.

Upsetting Process Analysis and Numerical Simulation of Metal Pipe’s End

2013 ◽  
Vol 364 ◽  
pp. 488-492 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Lei Su ◽  
Wu Zi Yang ◽  
Chang Ping Wang
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Deformation Zone ◽  
Process Analysis ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Good Match ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Conical Die ◽  
Metal Deformation ◽  
Simulation Results

Upsetting is a common method in the production of connectors, a new technology to avoid instability of long pipe under compression was taken in this paper, which would get the upsetting shape of long pipe by changing the length of deformation zone. Forming process was simulated by finite element, and some mechanisms of metal deformation and load were obtained. The simulation results showed that: instability was not occurred and one could have specified shape by using conical die upsetting only once. Then the upsetting experiment was conducted, the trail had a good match with simulation results, which expanded upsetting rules, and provided a reference for design of die.

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