Force and Microstructure Variation of SLM Prepared AlMgSc Samples during Three-Point Bending

Lightweight parts manufactured by metal selective laser melting (SLM) are widely applied in machinery industries because of their high specific strength, good energy absorption effect, and complex shape that are difficult to form by mechanical machining. These samples often serve in three-dimensional stress states. However, previous publications mainly focused on the unidirectional tensile/compressive properties of the samples. In this paper, AlMgSc samples with different geometric parameters were prepared by the SLM process, and the variation of force and microstructure during three-point bending were systematically investigated. The results demonstrate that the deformation resistance of these samples has good continuity without mutation in bending, even for brittle materials; the bending force-displacement curves exhibit representative variation stages during the entire bending process; the equivalent bending strength deduced from free bending formula is not applicable when compactability is less than 67%. The variations of grain orientation and size of the three representative bending layers also show regularity.

Influence of stamping parameters on stamping characteristics of SAF2205 bidirectional stainless steel

SAF2205 bidirectional stainless steel is an excellent material for multiple corrugated diaphragms. It is necessary to study its stamping forming characteristics and provide a theoretical basis for stamping forming of multiple corrugated diaphragms. In this paper, the detailed V-bending process parameters are formulated. The effects of bending speed, relative fillet radius, temperature, and alignment time on spring-back behavior of SAF2205 bidirectional stainless steel are systematically studied to reveal the positive and negative spring-back mechanism. The range of process parameters suitable for stamping of SAF2205 bidirectional stainless steel was obtained. Article Highlights The detailed V-bending process parameters are formulated. The effect of SAF2205 parameters on the spring-back behavior was studied. The range of process parameters suitable for stamping of SAF2205 was obtained.

Numerical analysis of the V-die bending process of the zinc coated DC01 steel

This paper presents the FEM analysis of V-die bending process of the zinc plated DC01 steel. The process is analyzed in terms of maximal plastic strain, and the reaction force on the punch. An analysis of the spring-back phenomenon has also been conducted. This paper shows the model preparation process as well as the achieved results and their interpretation.

CHARACTERIZATION AND ANALYSES ON RESIDUAL STRESS AND DEFORMATION DISTRIBUTION IN LINE HEAT PROCESS

Line heating is an important plate bending process that has been adopted in shipyards for more than 60 years. This paper presents the results of a numerical and experimental study on the residual deformation and stress distribution in the plate forming process using the line heating method. In this paper, a finite element model was used to simulate the heating process, and the model was validated using experimental results. The model was then used to analyze the deformation and stress distributions in the heating and non-heating region. The impact of line heating and sequence of heating on both sides of a steel plate was discussed. The findings of the study show that the compression stress generated help to increase the shrinkage of line heating process. This study presents a valuable reference for similar thermal process.

Investigation on the Influence of Weld Position on the Deformation Behavior of Welded Tube During Free Bending Process

The non-uniform distribution of the mechanical properties of welded tube would affect the plastic deformation behavior of tube during the free bending process. To explore the influence of weld position on the forming quality and axis dimensional accuracy of welded tube, the free bending experiment and numerical simulation of welded tube were conducted in this paper. First, the principle of free bending was theoretical deduced and the stress distribution of bent tube was analyzed. Then the hardness test and uniaxial tensile test were conducted to obtain the mechanical properties of weld zone and parent zone of welded tube. The material strength in the weld zone of welded tube is significantly higher than that in the parent zone. Finally, the free bending experiment and numerical simulation with different weld position were carried out, and the influence of weld position on the bending radius, cross-sectional distortion and wall thickness of bent tube was discussed. All these findings advance the insight into the free bending deformation behavior of welded tube and help to improve the forming quality of welded tube and facilitate the application of free bending technology in welded tube.