A Finite Element Investigation into the Changing Channel Angular Extrusion of Brass Alloy

2008 ◽  
Vol 594 ◽  
pp. 90-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dyi Cheng Chen ◽  
Jia Ci Wang ◽  
Gow Yi Tzou

This study investigates a novel changing channel angular (CCA) extrusion process, in which high strains are induced within the billet by passing it through a series of channels of unequal cross-sections arranged such that they form specified internal angles. Using commercial DEFORMTM 2D rigid-plastic finite element code, the plastic deformation behavior of CuZn37 brass alloy is examined during one-turn and two-turn CCA extrusion processing in dies with internal angles of φ =90o, 120o, 135o or 150o, respectively. The simulations focus specifically on the effects of the processing conditions on the effective strain, the rotation angle and the effective stress induced within the extruded billet. The numerical results provide valuable insights into the shear plastic deformation behavior of CuZn37 brass alloy during the CCA extrusion process.

2007 ◽  
Vol 345-346 ◽  
pp. 177-180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dyi Cheng Chen ◽  
Yi Ju Li ◽  
Gow Yi Tzou

The shear plastic deformation behavior of a material during equal channel angular (ECA) extrusion is governed primarily by the die geometry, the material properties, and the processing conditions. Using commercial DEFORMTM 2D rigid-plastic finite element code, this study investigates the plastic deformation behavior of Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy during 1- and 2-turn ECA extrusion processing in dies containing right-angle turns. The simulations investigate the distributions of the billet mesh, effective stress and effective strain under various processing conditions. The respective influences of the channel curvatures in the inner and outer regions of the channel corner are systematically examined. The numerical results provide valuable insights into the shear plastic deformation behavior of Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy during ECA extrusion.


2013 ◽  
Vol 479-480 ◽  
pp. 181-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dyi Cheng Chen ◽  
Yi Ju Li ◽  
Gow Yi Tzou

The shear plastic deformation behavior of a material during equal channel angular (ECA) extrusion is governed primarily by the die geometry, the material properties, and the process conditions. This paper employs the rigid-plastic finite element (FE) to investigate the plastic deformation behavior of Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy during ECA extrusion processing. Under various ECA extrusion conditions, the FE analysis investigates the damage factor distribution, the effective stress-strain distribution, and the die load at the exit. The relative influences of the internal angle between the two die channels, the friction factors, the titanium alloy temperature and the strain rate of billet are systematically examined. In addition, the Taguchi method is employed to optimize the ECA process parameters. The simulation results confirm the effectiveness of this robust design methodology in optimizing the ECA processing of the current Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy.


2012 ◽  
Vol 579 ◽  
pp. 101-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dyi Cheng Chen ◽  
Fung Ling Nian ◽  
Jiun Ru Shiu ◽  
Wen Hsuan Ku

Forging is simple and inexpensive in mass production. Metallic materials are processed through plastic deformation. This not only changes the appearance but also changes the internal organization of materials that improve mechanical properties. However, regarding manufacturing of plastic products, many processing factors must be controlled to obtain the required plastic strain and desired tolerance values. In this paper, we employed rigid-plastic finite element (FE) DEFORMTM software to investigate the plastic deformation behavior of an aluminum alloy (A7075) workpiece as it used to forge bicycle pedals. First we use Solid works 2010 3D graphics software to design the bicycle pedal of the mold and appearance, moreover import finite element (FE) DEFORMTM 3D software for analysis. The paper used rigid-plastic model analytical methods, and assuming mode to be rigid body. A series of simulation analyses in which the variables depend on different temperatures of the forging billet, round radius size of ram, punch speed, and mold temperature were revealed to confirm the predicted aluminum grain structure, effective stress, effective strain, and die radial load distribution for forging a bicycle pedal. The analysis results can provide references for forming bicycle pedal molds. Finally, this study identified the finite element results for high-strength design suitability of a 7075 aluminum alloy bicycle pedal.


2010 ◽  
Vol 654-656 ◽  
pp. 1574-1577 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Krishnaiah ◽  
K. Kumaran ◽  
Chakkingal Uday

Equal channel angular extrusion (ECAE) is a severe plastic deformation (SPD) method for obtaining bulk nanostructured materials. The ECAE die consists of two equal channels that intersect at an angle, usually between 90° and 135°. In the present study, the plastic deformation behavior of the Cu during the ECAE process with 120° die through multiple passes was investigated. Finite element modelling was included in order to analyze the deformation behavior as the material passes through the die. In order to perform the FEM simulations the properties of the commercial purity Cu have been selected.


2012 ◽  
Vol 499 ◽  
pp. 127-131
Author(s):  
Xiao Feng Liu ◽  
Lian Fa Yang ◽  
Yu Xian Zhang

Tubular components are widely used in the areas of automotive and aerospace industries due to their excellent properties. A mathematical model considering the bulged region as a parabola curve is proposed to examine the plastic deformation behavior of a thin-walled tube during the free hydro-bulged process. The finite element simulations of the free hydro-bulging process are carried out to verify the approach indirectly. The results indicate that the model is accurate and acceptable to figure out the circumferential radius, wall thickness and axial radius of the bulged profile.


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