Numerical modelling of electrohydraulic free-forming and die-forming of DP590 steel

Electrohydraulic forming (EHF) is a high energy rate forming process in which the strain rate in the sheet metal can vary from 5 × 10² to 10⁵ s⁻¹ depending on various factors. Several mechanisms have been reported to cause an improvement in formability in EHF such as material deformation mechanisms, inertial effects and the dynamic impact of the sheet against the die. EHF is a complex high speed forming process and experimental work alone is not sufficient to properly understand this process. To understand the variation of some influential variables in EHF, electrohydraulic die-forming (EHDF) and free-forming (EHFF) of DP590 dual phase steel were simulated in ABAQUS/Explicit by considering the fluid/structure interactions. Three-dimensional finite element simulations were conducted by modelling the water with Eulerian elements with a view to investigating the effect of released energy on the sheet deformation profile history, strain distribution, loading path and damage accumulation type. The Johnson–Cook constitutive material model was used to predict the sheet behaviour and the parameters in this model were calibrated based on experimental test results available for DP590 at various strain rates. The Johnson–Cook phenomenological damage model was also used to predict the ductile failure (damage accumulation) in both EHDF and EHFF. Predicted final strain values and damage accumulation type showed good agreement with the experimental observations.     

基于反向模拟的毛坯外形设计

毛坯外形设计是工艺设计的重要环节 ,它直接影响工件的成形质量。精确计算毛坯外形极其困难 ,目前尚无通用的方法。反向模拟结合了塑性形变理论和有限元技术 ,直接由工件反算出毛坯。文中着重指出反向模拟与一般增量正向模拟的区别 ,对其应用于毛坯设计的原理作了阐述 ,并通过标准考题验证了方法的有效性 ,最后将其应用于一实际生产零件的毛坯外形设计。     

Analytical prediction of stepped feature generation in multi-pass single point incremental forming

Single point incremental forming (SPIF) is a new sheet metal forming process characterized by higher formability, product independent tooling and greater process flexibility. The inability of conventional single pass SPIF to form vertical walls without failure is overcome by forming multiple intermediate shapes before forming the final component, i.e., multi-pass single point incremental forming (MSPIF). A major issue with MSPIF is significant geometric inaccuracy of the formed component, due to the generation of stepped features on the base. This work proposes analytical formulations that are shown to accurately and quantitatively predict the stepped feature formation in MSPIF. Additionally, a relationship is derived among the material constants used in these analytical equations, the yield stress and thickness of the blank material, such that the computational effort required for the calibration of these constants can be minimized. Finally, the physical effects of yield stress and sheet thickness on the rigid body translation are further discussed.     

有反向压力粘性介质胀形铝、钛合金板实验研究

粘性介质压力成形是一种新发展起来的板金软模成形工艺,其对板料成形性能的影响可以通过胀形实验来检测和评价.文中采用一种具有应变速率敏感性的半固态粘性物质作为传力介质,采用胀形实验研究了在有、无施加反向压力的情况下,铝和钛合金板料的成形形状特征与应变分布.结果表明,粘性介质压力成形,尤其是存在反向压力时可提高板料的成形性能.     

研究单位压边力值对板料成形性能的影响

主要介绍板料在拉深成形过程中单位压边力值对板料成形性能的影响。研究方法采用仿真技术 ,指出板料在成形过程中如按最初设定的单位压边力值进行成形 ,那么 ,板料成形过程中单位压边力值将逐渐增大 ,严重影响板料成形极限。如果采用控制板料在成形过程中压边圈下坯料的单位压边力值 ,将提高板料成形极限。其结论为生产现场提高板料成形性能和表面质量提供了一种可实施的方法。     

LDR and hydroforming limit for deep drawing of AA5754 aluminum sheet

The goal of the research was to determine the limits and conditions in which the sheet hydroforming process provides a significant advantage over stamping in deep drawing of AA5754 aluminum sheets. Specifically, the maximum draw depth achievable by stamping, warm stamping (WF), sheet hydroforming (SHF), and sheet thermo-hydroforming (THF) of AA5754 aluminum alloy were quantified through experimental and computational modeling. A limited number of forming experiments were conducted with AA5754 aluminum sheets using a cylindrical punch and counteracting fluid at different temperatures and pressures. Several parameters, such as force–displacement, hydroforming pressure and temperature, and the maximum draw depth prior to wrinkling or tearing were measured during the forming process to make comparisons with simulations. The computational study included the simulation of stamping, WF, SHF and THF of AA5754 aluminum sheet with the LS-Dyna code, and the Barlat 2000-2d yield function with temperature-dependent coefficients. To predict the onset of wrinkling and tearing, the numerically generated, temperature-dependent forming limit diagrams (FLDs) based on the Barlat 2000-2d yield function were used. It was found that compared with stamping, SHF and THF can achieve more than 100% deeper draw depths with AA5754 aluminum sheet. The stamping simulations were used also to calculate the optimum blank size and die corner radii for the limiting draw ratio (LDR). The LDR was found to be very sensitive to the punch and die corner radii used in the experiments, which represent the curvature of character lines in an actual part. The LDR for AA5754 aluminum sheet was found to be 1.33 and 2.21 for sharp and round die corner radii, respectively. Overall, it was concluded that SHF is most ideal for deep drawing of aluminum sheets with sharp radii features. With the additional drawability provided by SHF, the automotive industry would be able to make difficult-to-form aluminum parts that cannot be stamped without product concessions such as increasing the die radii.     

Modeling and validation of deformation process for incremental sheet forming

Incremental Sheet Forming (ISF) is an emerging sheet metal prototyping technology where a part is formed as one or more stylus tools are moving in a pre-determined path and deforming the sheet metal locally while the sheet blank is clamped along its periphery. A deformation analysis of incremental forming process is presented in this paper. The analysis includes the development of an analytical model for strain distributions based on part geometry and tool paths, numerical simulations of the forming process with LS-DYNA, and experimental validation of strain predictions using Digital Image Correlation (DIC) techniques. Three kinds of parts include hyperbolic cone, skew cone and elliptical cone are constructed and used as examples for the study. Analytical, numerical and experimental results are compared, and excellent correlations are found. It is demonstrated that the analytical model developed in this paper is reliable and efficient in the prediction of strain distributions for incremental forming process.     

多通管塑挤胀形关键技术的研究

多通管是工业上应用量大面广的一种基础件,但其传统的制造工艺目前还只限于铸造、焊接和机加工等,从经济或技术的角度讲都显得比较落后.此文讨论了利用聚氨酯橡胶棒为胀形介质,采用塑挤胀形的复合工艺把无缝管坯一次成形为成品的加工方法,分析了多通管塑挤胀形的过程,讨论了冲头作用于管坯的压力、聚氨酯橡胶棒产生的内压和平衡缸应提供的背压三者间应具备的合理的关系.以使变形区处于最有利于变形的强烈的三向压应力和合适的偏应力状态,获得尽可能长的支管.     

材料参数及工艺参数对盒形件成形性能的影响研究

主要研究了材料参数及工艺参数对盒形件成形性能的影响 ,通过正交试验和计算机数值模拟相结合 ,确定了最佳的参数组合方式 ,并用该最优数据进行实际冲压 ,得到的结果与最优模拟结果比较吻合     

减振复合钢板的成形性及其数值模拟研究进展

减振复合钢板是一种应用于汽车覆盖件方面的新型材料 ,有利于减振和减轻重量。介绍了其成形性和成形过程数值模拟的研究进展 ,并对未来发展进行了展望     

对金属薄板成形性试验方法(HB6140.4-87)中弯曲凸模的探讨

金属板材成形性试验方法 (HB61 4 0 .4- 87)是测定各种成形工艺参数的重要依据 ,但在应用该标准进行试验研究过程中 ,发现弯曲试验部分所规定的弯曲凸模形状和尺寸不能很好地满足试验原理的要求。在深入研究的基础上指出了问题所在 ,并提出了建议性的设计修改意见 ,这对完善标准内容、提高材料成形试验研究水平和更准确地指导生产实践有着重要的现实意义。     

板材成形新技术及其发展趋势(Ⅰ)

近些年来,面对全球化的竞争,越来越需要小批量、多样化、周期短的新的成形技术.薄板成形技术在成形工艺中占有很重要的地位,其多样化趋势已经变得越来越明显,出现了多种加工方法,它对将来的工业结构和产品的生产技术将是一场革命.文中介绍了变压边力技术、成对液压成形技术、粘介质成形技术、无模分层成形技术等几种柔性化程度高的板材成形技术及其发展趋势.     

摩托车棘轮起动齿轮冷挤压齿工艺及模具设计

摩托车的棘轮、起动齿轮是起动器的重要组成部分,其制造精度高,工艺复杂。此文从工艺性分析、坯料选择、设备选型等方面阐述了两齿轮冷挤压齿成形工艺,对冷挤压模具结构、齿模设计补尝作了详细介绍。     

板料粘性介质胀形、聚氨酯以及钢凸模胀形的实验研究

采用胀形实验 ,对比研究了 3种不同粘性介质胀形、粘性介质与聚氨酯及钢凸模胀形 ,以及在不同反向压力下粘性介质胀形对板料成形性能的影响。结果表明 ,采用粘性介质作为成形过程软凸模比聚氨酯和钢凸模具有较低的厚度减薄量和更均匀的壁厚分布 ,因此更能提高板料的成形性     

Shape calibration of high strength metal sheets by electromagnetic forming

Electromagnetic (EM) forming is an emerging technique that is gaining acceptance for its complementary benefits to conventional metal forming techniques. In this work an innovative application of this impulse forming technique has been demonstrated: the EM shape calibration and correction of springback (sidewall curl) of DP600 and TRIP700 high strength steel (HSS) workpieces. This method has been applied as a second corrective step to previously deep drawn U-channels. The experimental results confirm the sidewall curl angle correction, achieving them with a 22 kJ discharge for DP600 samples and 24 kJ for TRIP700.On the other hand, an uncoupled multiphysical simulation strategy has been carried out in order to virtually validate the EM shape calibration method. The EM fields were simulated by Maxwell 3D and then the Pamstamp code was used to obtain the deformation process.     

薄板深拉延成形有限元仿真

板材成形有限元仿真采用虚拟制造技术反映模具与板材之间的相互作用以及板材实际变形的全过程,有助于推动生产的快速化和设计的智能化。汽车企业通过对板材成形过程的有限元仿真可确定钢板性能参数范围和冲压工艺参数范围,以保证生产的稳定性。采用动力显式有限元软件LS-DYNA,对上海宝钢St14-T冷轧薄板的深拉延成形过程进行了仿真计算,分析了变形过程的金属流动规律。     

Surface modification of die steel materials by EDM method using tungsten powder-mixed dielectric

Surface modification by material transfer during electrical discharge machining (EDM) has emerged as a key research area in the last decade. Material may be provided to the machined surface of the workpiece by the eroding tool electrode or by using powder-mixed dielectric. Breakdown of the hydrocarbon dielectric contributes carbon to the plasma channel which may also cause surface modification. The present work has investigated the response of three die steel materials to surface modification by EDM method with tungsten powder mixed in the dielectric medium. Taguchi experimental design technique was used to conduct the experiments on each work material independently. Peak current, pulse on-time and pulse off-time were taken as variable factors and micro-hardness of the machined surface was taken as the response parameter. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and spectrometric analysis show substantial transfer of tungsten and carbon to the workpiece surface and an improvement of more than 100% in micro-hardness for all the three die steels. Presence of tungsten carbide (WC and W₂C) indicates that its formation is taking place in the plasma channel. Machining parameters for the best value of micro-hardness for each work material were found to be the same.     

采用薄膜模型模拟三维板料成形过程

此文基于有限变形理论建立了三维金属板料成形过程的弹塑性有限元数学模型。数学模型采用物质坐标系中的Total Lagrange描述、J_2型本构方程、等向强化假设,考虑了板料的厚向异性,对于金属板料与模具的摩擦采用近似的库仑摩擦定律以改善计算的收敛性。为简化计算采用薄膜单元。采用根据此模型编制的程序模拟了机油收集器基本件的成形过程,并与实验结果进行了对比。     

板料冲压过程的数值仿真与参数优化

采用有限元动态分析技术,采用HILL屈服准则,模拟了板料拉深成形的过程,结合实验拉深进行比较,模拟结果与实验数据符合。应用0.618一维搜索优化方法,在数值模拟中对压边力进行了优化,为实验中压边力的确定提供了参考数据。     

A Comparison of Pin Actuation Schemes for Large-Scale Discrete Dies

Reconfigurable discrete die tooling is attractive for reducing the lead time, initial costs, and recurring costs associated with stretch forming of sheet metal parts such as aircraft body panels and wing skins as well as automotive and marine components. Current tooling for the stretch forming process requires substantial lead time for fabrication and is inflexible and expensive. To develop discrete die tooling for stretch forming, three different discrete die designs have been proposed, and small-scale prototypes of each have been built. In this paper, the three designs are compared to each other in terms of performance criteria, including pin positioning accuracy and repeatability, setting speed, suitability for a production environment, fabrication costs, manufacturability and maintainability, and maximum forming load capacity. The advantages and disadvantages of each design are also discussed.