Finite element simulation of formed steel components

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Abstract

Forming is a manufacturing process by which the geometrical shape and size of sheet and plate metals are changed by means of either an external force using mechanical presses and dies or induced thermal stresses by external heat. This study reports on the finite element analysis of mechanically formed steel components using the ANSYS commercial package version 14.5. The samples of the steel sheets were mechanically formed to about 120 mm curvatures using a 20 ton capacity eccentric mechanical press at room temperature. The results showed that the steel samples were successfully formed to the curvature of about 120 mm and the finite element modelled results confirmed the experimental measured curvature.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMetal Forming 2014
EditorsFabrizio Micari, Livan Fratini
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages632-642
Number of pages11
ISBN (Electronic)9783038351931
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Event15th International Conference on Metal Forming 2014 - Palermo, Italy
Duration: 21 Sept 201424 Sept 2014

Publication series

NameKey Engineering Materials
Volume622-623
ISSN (Print)1013-9826
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9795

Conference

Conference15th International Conference on Metal Forming 2014
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityPalermo
Period21/09/1424/09/14

Keywords

  • Finite element simulation and sheets
  • Forming
  • Mechanical presses

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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