Finite Element Analysis of Cold Expanding of Hollow Thin-Wall Tube

2011 ◽  
Vol 460-461 ◽  
pp. 44-47
Author(s):  
Wei Hua Kuang

The cold expanding diameter process was simulated by the software of DEFORM. The finite element model of tube and dies were built. The object position definition, the inter object setting, movement definition and simulation step were correctly set. The deformation, total velocity distribution and equivalent stress distribution were predicted. The numerical simulation results showed that the finite element analysis could exactly describe the plastic deformation and stress distribution during the forming process.

2014 ◽  
Vol 680 ◽  
pp. 249-253
Author(s):  
Zhang Qi Wang ◽  
Jun Li ◽  
Wen Gang Yang ◽  
Yong Feng Cheng

Strain clamp is an important connection device in guy tower. If the quality of the compression splicing position is unsatisfied, strain clamp tends to be damaged which may lead to the final collapse of a guy tower as well as huge economic lost. In this paper, stress distribution on the compressible tube and guy cable is analyzed by FEM, and a large equivalent stress of guy cable is applied to the compression splicing position. During this process, a finite element model of strain clamp is established for guy cables at compression splicing position, problems of elastic-plastic and contracting are studied and the whole compressing process of compressible position is simulated. The guy cable cracks easily at the position of compressible tube’s port, the inner part of the compressible tube has a larger equivalent stress than outside.


2014 ◽  
Vol 945-949 ◽  
pp. 190-193
Author(s):  
Hai Lin Wang ◽  
Yi Hua Sun ◽  
Ming Bo Li ◽  
Gao Lin ◽  
Yun Qi Feng ◽  
...  

Q43Y-85D type crocodile hydraulic clipping machine was taken as research object to optimization design. A finite element model for clipping machine was built using shell unit as fundamental unit. ANSYS12.0 finite element method was used to analyze the deformation and stress distribution of the shear platform model of hydraulic clipping machine. The result showed that the maximum equivalent stress at the dangerous area was 368.162 MPa and the maximum elastic strain was 0.1814×10-2 mm. After the structural optimization design, it was found that the maximum equivalent stress decreased to 186.238 MPa which did not exceed the material’s yield limitation 215 MPa and the maximum elastic strain decreased to 0.919×10-3 mm which satisfied the requirement of stiffness.


2007 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 226-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. M. Jeong ◽  
K. W. Kim ◽  
H. G. Beom ◽  
J. U. Park

Abstract The effects of variations in stiffness and geometry on the nonuniformity of tires are investigated by using the finite element analysis. In order to evaluate tire uniformity, a three-dimensional finite element model of the tire with imperfections is developed. This paper considers how imperfections, such as variations in stiffness or geometry and run-out, contribute to detrimental effects on tire nonuniformity. It is found that the radial force variation of a tire with imperfections depends strongly on the geometrical variations of the tire.


2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bin Zheng ◽  
Yi Cai ◽  
Kelun Tang

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to realize the lightweight of connecting rod and meet the requirements of low energy consumption and vibration. Based on the structural design of the original connecting rod, the finite element analysis was conducted to reduce the weight and increase the natural frequencies, so as to reduce materials consumption and improve the energy efficiency of internal combustion engine. Design/methodology/approach The finite element analysis, structural optimization design and topology optimization of the connecting rod are applied. Efficient hybrid method is deployed: static and modal analysis; and structure re-design of the connecting rod based on topology optimization. Findings After the optimization of the connecting rod, the weight is reduced from 1.7907 to 1.4875 kg, with a reduction of 16.93%. The maximum equivalent stress of the optimized connecting rod is 183.97 MPa and that of the original structure is 217.18 MPa, with the reduction of 15.62%. The first, second and third natural frequencies of the optimized connecting rod are increased by 8.89%, 8.85% and 11.09%, respectively. Through the finite element analysis and based on the lightweight, the maximum equivalent stress is reduced and the low-order natural frequency is increased. Originality/value This paper presents an optimization method on the connecting rod structure. Based on the statics and modal analysis of the connecting rod and combined with the topology optimization, the size of the connecting rod is improved, and the static and dynamic characteristics of the optimized connecting rod are improved.


2003 ◽  
Vol 15 (02) ◽  
pp. 82-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
SHYH-CHOUR HUANG ◽  
CHANG-FENG TSAI

This paper presents results from using a 3-dimensional finite element model to assess the stress distribution in the bone, in the implant and in the abutment as a function of the implant's diameter and length. Increasing implant diameter and length increases the stability of the implant system. By using a finite element analysis, we show that implant length does not decrease the stress distribution of either the implant or the bone. Alternatively, however implant diameter increases reduce the stresses. For the latter case, the contact area between implant and bone is increased thus the stress concentration effect is decreased. Also, with increased implant diameter the bone loss is decreased and as a consequence the success rate is improved.


2015 ◽  
Vol 809-810 ◽  
pp. 235-240
Author(s):  
Catalina Maier ◽  
Robin Gauthier

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.


2011 ◽  
Vol 52-54 ◽  
pp. 1147-1152
Author(s):  
Guang Guo Zhang ◽  
Wei Jiang ◽  
Hong Hua Zhang ◽  
Huan Wang

In the traditional designs of milling cutter, we cannot get the required accuracy of machining as there may be local deformation on the edges, even more the cutter can break down. Aiming at this situation, a finite-element model of straight pin milling cutter with helical tooth are built using Marc, a nonlinear finite-element analysis software, the different cutting forces of the milling cutter during the cutting process are analyzed and the cutting forces of the milling cutter at different parameters are studied. We get the stress, the strain and the temperature distribution of the milling cutter in different situation. Our work offer a theoretical basis of improving stress of the cutter, designing the structure of cutters reasonably and analyzing the cutter failure as well as a new method of analysis and calculation of the cutter life and strength.


2011 ◽  
Vol 117-119 ◽  
pp. 1535-1542 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hua Wei Zhang ◽  
Wei Xia ◽  
Zhi Heng Wu

In this paper, the clamping unit of a two-platen injection molding machine was modeled by Pro/ENGINEER, and was imported to Altair HyperWorks. In HyperMesh module, the finite element model was set up, ANSYS has been used in the finite element analysis of the clamping unit and the deformation and stress results were obtained. Based on the topology optimization of HyperWorks/OptiStruct, recommendations to improve the structure of the clamping mechanism are presented; the results showed that less material was used while its performance was maintained.


2014 ◽  
Vol 621 ◽  
pp. 195-201
Author(s):  
Surangsee Dechjarern ◽  
Maitri Kamonrattanapisut

Sheet metal deep-draw die is primarily constructed with draw bead, which is then modified based on trial and error to obtain a successful forming without splitting. This work aims at a robust design of forming die using numerical analysis and the Taguchi method. A three dimensional elastoplastic finite element model of a sheet metal forming process of SPCEN steel has been successfully developed using the material flow stress obtained from the modified Erichsen cup test. The model was validated with the actual forming experiment and the results agreed well. The influence of draw bead parameters on splitting and thinning distributions were examined using the Taguchi method. Four parameters, namely the friction coefficient, draw bead height, radius and shoulder radius were investigated. The Taguchi main effect analysis and ANOVA results show that the height and shoulder radius of the draw bead are the most important factor influencing the thinning distribution. Applying the Taguchi method and using the minimum thinning percentage as the design criteria, the optimum die design was identified as height, radius, shoulder radius and the friction coefficient of 4, 8, 8 mm and 0.125 respectively. The verified finite element model using the optimum die design was conducted. The predicted Taguchi response was within 5.9% from finite element analysis prediction. The improvement in the reduction of thinning percentage was 22.35%.


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