Blank design optimization on deep drawing of square shells

A numerical scheme for improving the drawability in the deep drawing of square shells by blank design optimization is presented. The numerical scheme is formulated as an optimization problem whose objective is to maximize the drawability, subject to the constraint that fracture failure and draw-in failure do not occur. Appropriate blank design parameters are used as the design variables of the formulation. To enable the numerical scheme to work models predicting the onset of fracture failure and draw-in failure are required. Numerical models simulating the onset of these failures under the given process conditions are thus discussed. Optimal designs for three cases are then presented. Finally, by considering both the drawability and the non-uniformity of the final flange profile it is shown that the circular profile can be considered to be the optimal blank shape for square cup drawing.     

Deep Drawing Failure Map of a Coated Metal Sheet Based on the Process Parameters

Fracture and wrinkling are two main failure modes in deep drawing of a coated metal sheet. With the development of damage mechanics and finite element modeling, it is possible to exactly predict the failure mode of a material during deep drawing. In this paper, a coated metal sheet during deep drawing is studied by finite element simulation and dimensional analysis. Based on a few dimensionless process parameters, a failure map is established, which can be divided into three regions including fracture, wrinkling, and success.     

An experimental investigation of forming load and side-wall thickness obtained by a new deep drawing die

Deep drawing is an important process used for producing cups from sheet metal in large quantities. The deep drawing process is affected by many variables such as blank shape, punch and die radii, material’s formability characteristics, and many more. In order to obtain optimal process parameters with regard to part geometry, the blank and die geometry are particularly important factors. In this study, we investigated the effects of blank holder and die shapes, using six different blank holder and die shapes. We measured the distribution of blank holder force (BHF), the forming load at different drawing depths as well as thickness reduction of cup wall thickness for each set of die and punch geometries. The experimental study shows that the angle of blank and die surface influence the forming load and blank holder force distribution. Deep drawing dies with matrix and blank holder angle designed in this study provided deep drawing ratios that are about 25 % larger than those that usually can be obtained by a conventional die.     

Effect of Friction on the Drawing Process of Hot-Galvanized Sheet Steel

A probe test method was employed to detect the friction condition of the interfaces between tools and blank. At the same time a self-developed measurement apparatus to realize the probe test method was also presented. Based on the analysis of force, a correlative friction model was also given. With the self-developed measurement apparatus, the effects of three kinds of lubricating oils which were in common use during the process of sheet steel drawing were studied. By probing the friction coefficient values of different lubricating oils during the drawing process of the hot-galvanized sheet steel (steel brand: ST07Zn), we can see that the friction caused by PK oil was the lowest, so the effect of PK oil was the best. Then PK oil was used as the base lubricating oil and some solid additive powers was added into it to make a new type lubrication (named as L oil).The result of test proved that the new lubricating oil had remarkable effect on the drawing process of hot-galvanized sheet steel.     

台阶盒形件起皱和开裂改善

目的 改善台阶盒形件拉深成形时凸缘区起皱和圆角区开裂的缺陷。方法 理论分析了起皱和开裂产生的原因,利用有限元模拟分析了压边力大小、凹模运行方式和板料形状对台阶盒形件拉深成形的影响,采用实验验证了有限元模拟结果的准确性。结果 长方形板料拉深成形时,4个角部相比直边部位流动阻力更大,直边部位材料过度向模具型腔内流动,造成凸缘区周向压应力过大,进而引起起皱,当零件拉深深度较大时,圆角部位材料变形剧烈且材料流动不均匀,极易产生开裂;采用20 kN的压边力、梯形的凹模向下运行方式和类椭圆形板料的工艺参数可以控制材料流动,使板料变形均匀并改善凸缘区起皱和圆角区开裂缺陷。结论 有限元模拟可为冲裁工艺参数的选取提供理论指导。     

6061铝合金飞机溢油口拉深成形研究

目的 掌握深腔薄壁溢油口拉深成形工艺,解决拉深成形过程中起皱和破裂问题,研究各参数对拉深成形的影响规律,最终成形出合格产品。方法 以6061铝合金飞机溢油口为主要研究对象,采用Dynaform有限元数值模拟软件建立有限元模型,分析成对拉深成形对材料流动的影响并与单一拉深成形进行对比,通过改变毛坯外形尺寸、凹凸模间隙和压边力等参数进行拉深成形模拟试验研究,最终通过拉深成形试验验证成形方法及各参数设置的合理性。结果 成对拉深成形能限制单一拉深成形圆弧开口位置材料收缩,改善开口处起皱和变形缺料的现象。随着凹凸模间隙的增大,最大减薄率逐渐降低而后升高,最佳成形凹凸模间隙为1.05t;随着压边力的增大,最大减薄率逐渐升高,最大增厚率逐渐降低,最佳成形压边力为50 kN;凹模圆角半径小于7 mm 时,板料最大减薄率逐渐减小,半径为4 mm时,最大减薄率下降最快,半径在7~8 mm范围内,板料最大减薄率趋于平稳,最佳成形凹模圆角半径为7 mm。结论 模拟得到了毛坯外形尺寸、凹凸模间隙和压边力等参数对拉深成形的影响规律,最终制造出了满足设计要求的产品,验证了各参数设置的合理性。     

Numerical simulation of damage evolution in multi-pass wire drawing process and its applications

This paper presents a numerical simulation of damage evolution in multi-pass wire drawing process and its potential relevance to manufacturing design. The Gurson–Tvergaard–Needleman model (GTN model) is introduced to describe damage evolution in the drawn wire. Based on a three-dimensional model of the drawn wire generated through ABAQUS, the numerical analyses on damage behavior in multi-pass wire drawing are undertaken for the purpose of investigating the damage evolution during all phases of the process. Convergence problems in the process of simulation are discussed. The results illustrate the damage evolution of the drawn wire in each of the eight passes and the damage distribution along axial and circular directions. It turns out that the damage values continuously rise up with the increase of drawing passes and the damage evolution in the drawing process shows obvious nonlinear characteristic. The damage distribution along axial and circular directions agrees well with actual drawing situation. Wire breakage is expected to occur in those areas of the drawn wire where fractures most possibly initiate. Furthermore, the numerical analyses contribute a new approach for the optimization of the drawing parameters. Based on the principle of least damage accumulation in the drawing process, the optimal area reduction is chosen and selection of material processes is proposed. The currently standard 8-pass wire drawing process can be potentially optimized by a proposed 7-pass wire drawing process.     

高精度17-4PH不锈钢隔碗拉深液压胀形复合成形工艺参数优化

目的 针对17-4PH不锈钢冷成形回弹大、贴模性差等问题,研究17-4PH不锈钢隔碗零件的拉深成形和液压胀形规律,确定隔碗零件拉深液压胀形复合成形的最佳工艺及参数.方法 利用有限元方法确定并优化了拉深预成形和液压胀形中的工艺参数.基于优化后的结果设计并制造了相关的模具,最终通过试验验证了有限元方法的有效性.结果 结合数...     

Forming sheet metals by means of multi-point deep drawing method

Multi-point deep drawing (MPDD) is an advanced manufacturing technology for 3D sheet metal parts and it can form a variety of part shapes without the need for solid dies. In this study, a test set has been prepared for multi-point deep drawing process utilizing the multi-point forming technology. Drawability attributes of gradually rectangular shaped container have been observed using a sheet, which has the quality of Erdemir 7114 and is suitable for deep drawing process, and also using multi-pointed punch with a given tool geometry and a draw velocity. The blank shape to be drawn without wrinkling and tearing has been determined. Wrinkles and dimples are the major forming defects in the MPDD process. In conventional deep drawing, the method to form sheet metal with a blank holder is an effective way to suppress wrinkling; and the same is true in MPDD. The process of multi-point forming technology decreases production cost of die, provides flexible usage, and it is convenient to achieve the most even deformation distribution.     

Prediction of Crack Location in Deep Drawing Processes Using Finite Element Simulation

Sheet metal forming process like deep drawing subjected to large irreversible deformation. It leads to high strain localization zones and then internal or superficial micro defects. The deformation behavior and crack initiation in cylindrical deep drawing of aluminum alloy are simulated by the elasto-plastic finite element simulation. A1100-O and A2024-T4 sheet material are used in the simulation. Material properties based on the tensile and plane strain test is used in the simulation. Six cases are simulated in this study with different blank diameter. The simulated results are compared with the experimental results in terms of the crack location and critical punch displacement. The comparison of simulated results with experimental results shows a good agreement.     

树脂复合减振钢板U型弯曲回弹实验与数值模拟研究

通过带法兰边的U型弯曲成形实验研究,考察了树脂复合减振钢板在不同压边力下的回弹特性.实验结果表明:压边力对树脂复合减振钢板回弹特性影响显著.较大的压边力有利于减小回弹缺陷.其次,考虑树脂层的粘弹性特性,采用非线性粘弹性模型来描述树脂层的力学变形行为,并采用Cohesive单元和固体壳单元分别对树脂层和表层钢板进行离散,进行了树脂复合减振钢板在不同压边力下的U型弯曲有限元数值模拟研究.和实验结果比较表明,所建立的有限元模型能够较好的模拟U型弯曲成形过程.最后,基于建立的有限元模型,考查了成形速度,树脂层厚度和表层钢板初始屈服应力对回弹的影响.参数分析结果表明:这三个参数对回弹角的影响显著.该研究对树脂复合减振钢板冲压工艺设计具有一定的指导意义.     

2A12 铝合金平底筒形件充液拉深数值模拟研究

目的研究工艺参数对2A12铝合金平底筒形件充液拉深成形的影响规律。方法采用数值模拟方法,研究了液室压力加载路径、成形液室压力、压边力和压边间隙对板材充液拉深成形效果的影响。结果获得了充液拉深成形的失效形式,以及不同工艺参数下零件壁厚减薄率的变化规律。成形前期,液室压力不宜过大,最大液室压力在10~25 MPa之间,压边间隙在1.05~1.15mm之内,可有效避免零件过度减薄和法兰起皱。结论合理的液室压力加载路径和压边间隙,可以有效地控制零件法兰区起皱,防止凸模圆角处破裂。     

Optimisation of process parameters in flanging operation in order to minimise stresses and Lemaitre’s damage

The objective of this work is modelling and optimisation of sheet bending process by means of numerical simulation. One of the problems to be solved in the sheet metal forming processes of thin sheets is the taking into account of the effects of technological process parameters so that the part takes the desired mechanical characteristics. Accordingly, it has been a crucial research subject for designing bending tools guaranteeing an optimal performance of products in terms of mechanical properties and good rigidity. In this paper, we propose a numerical procedure allowing the definition of the optimal values of process parameters in flanging operation, which minimises the residual stresses and the material damage at the end of the bending phase. The concept of continuum damage mechanics fully coupled with elasto-plasticity has been retained to describe the progressive damage accumulation into the sheet metal. According to parametric investigation on the maximum stress and calculated damage values, it has been found that the punch-die clearance and the die radius have significant effects on mechanical behaviour of parts. An application of design of experiments was developed as a preliminary step for the optimisation of the process parameters by using response surface methodology. This model allows the identification of the influential parameters of an optimisation problem and the reduction of the number of evaluations of the objective function.     

Numerical and experimental analysis of wrinkling during the cup drawing of an AA5042 aluminium alloy

The recent trend to reduce the thickness of metallic sheets used in forming processes strongly increases the likelihood of the occurrence of wrinkling. Thus, in order to obtain defect-free components, the prediction of this kind of defect becomes extremely important in the tool design and selection of process parameters. In this study, the sheet metal forming process proposed as a benchmark in the Numisheet 2014 conference is selected to analyse the influence of the tool geometry on wrinkling behaviour, as well as the reliability of the developed numerical model. The side-wall wrinkling during the deep drawing process of a cylindrical cup in AA5042 aluminium alloy is investigated through finite element simulation and experimental measurements. The material plastic anisotropy is modelled with an advanced yield criterion beyond the isotropic (von Mises) material behaviour. The results show that the shape of the wrinkles predicted by the numerical model is strongly affected by the finite element mesh used in the blank discretization. The accurate modelling of the plastic anisotropy of the aluminium alloy yields numerical results that are in good agreement with the experiments, particularly the shape and location of the wrinkles. The predicted punch force evolution is strongly influenced by the friction coefficient used in the model. Moreover, the two punch geometries provide drawn cups with different wrinkle waves, mainly differing in amplitude.     

飞机铝合金深锥型面零件多道次充液拉深技术

目的随着新一代飞机在隐身和战斗性能方面的提高,飞机钣金零件的复杂程度和制造精度要求也越来越高。对于深型腔复杂型面零件,充液拉深是一种有效的精密制造方法。方法针对难成形、复杂型面的某型飞机铝合金深锥零件,利用理论分析、有限元模拟和工艺试验相结合的方法,设计了多道次充液拉深技术方案,并建立有限元分析模型。基于等裕量函数法和零件锥面特征,分配并优化了不同道次的材料变形量。结果对多道次充液拉深成形过程中出现的起皱和破裂的失效形式进行了研究,分析了预成形高度,液室压力和压边力等关键工艺参数对零件成形质量的影响,获得了优化的预成形高度和液室压力加载轨迹。结论结果表明,提出的多道次充液成形技术能够实现复杂型面,大拉深比的铝合金零件的整体精确成形,采用优化的工艺参数能够成形出壁厚均匀,表面质量好,锥面精度高的零件。     

Effect of Variable Blank Holder Force on Rectangular Box Drawing Process of Hot-galvanized sheet Steel

1. Introduction Previous studies show that fracture and wrinkling are two primary defects during drawing of the sheet metal parts. To avoid defects in drawing, especially, to avoid wrinkling, usually a predefined blank holder force (BHF) was applied to the flange areas of parts. When selected properly, the BHF could eliminate wrinkles and delay fracture in the drawn part[1,3]. When a constant blank holder force (CBHF) profile is applied over the punch stroke during the drawing pro- cess, t…     

Numerical study on the deformation behaviors of the flexible die forming by using viscoplastic pressure-carrying medium

The flexible die forming (FDF) of sheet metal with the aid of viscoplastic pressure-carrying medium (VPCM) is one of the advanced forming technologies for forming complex sheet metal components with large plastic deformation. The technology has been used in industries by employing different VPCMs, the epistemological understanding of the deformation and process behaviors of this process, however, has not yet been fully addressed. In this paper, numerical study is conducted to look into the deformation behaviors of this process by explicit 3D-FE simulation under the ABAQUS platform, in which the counter pressure variations of VPCM is applied via user subroutine VDLOAD and the ductile fracture criterion is implemented by using VUMAT. Three case study parts, viz., barrel, conic and parabolic parts with large Limit Drawing Ratio (LDR) are studied. The comparison between the conventional deep drawing (CDD) and VPCM-based FDF is conducted in terms of wall-thickness reduction, hydrostatic pressure, principal stress distribution and damage factor. The uniqueness and the deformation behaviors of the VPCM-based FDF are then highlighted. The simulation results show that the higher VPCM pressure could result in the higher hydrostatic pressure throughout the process and further resist wall thinning and prevent fracture of the sheet metal. The formability is thus increased significantly.     

方盒形件混合分块压边拉深工艺研究

目的 提高盒形件拉深成形过程中的成形件质量及成形极限。方法 提出混合分块压边方法,即将法兰区的4个直边区和4个圆角区沿周向分开进行压边,并在每个圆角区分别采用径向分块压边。采用有限元方法,结合正交试验,对压边圈的分块位置及压边力的分配方案进行优化设计,并通过实验比较分别采用混合分块压边方法和整体压边方法时方盒形件拉深成形的抑制起皱效果及成形极限。结果 有限元模拟和实验结果表明,采用混合分块压边方法,成形件皱纹最大幅值及最大减薄率显著减小,板料最小厚度增加,有效降低了成形件的起皱和破裂风险。结论 新方法抑制起皱的效果显著优于普通压边方法,在合理的工艺条件下,板料的成形极限也得到明显的提高。     

大拉深比薄壁筒形件充液成形过程数值模拟

目的利用充液成形工艺成形普通拉深工艺难成形的大拉深比筒形件。方法通过理论公式计算了冷冲压工艺成形该制件的道次,利用有限元软件Dynaform对充液成形过程进行了3个步骤模拟,并研究了第1步拉深时初始反胀高度对成形制件减薄率的影响规律。结果利用理论公式计算,传统冲压方法成形拉深比为3.2的筒形件至少需要5个道次,而采用被动式充液成形方法只需要3个道次。每个道次的最大减薄率都在8%以内,最后得到拉深制件的最大减薄率为8.53%,在安全范围以内;第1步充液拉深时,反胀高度分别为1.75,2.75,3.75,4.75,5.75 mm时,得到制件的最大减薄率分别为5.28%,5.08%,4.8%,5.03%,5.03%。结论充液成形工艺较传统冲压工艺可以大大提高板料的成形极限,减少成形道次,成形制件质量好;合适的初始反胀高度,可以减小成形制件壁厚的最大减薄率。     

Development of two-phase neural network-genetic algorithm hybrid model in modeling damage evolution in roll forming of aluminum sheet

In this paper a two-phase artificial neural network-genetic algorithm (ANN-GA) hybrid model has been developed for the modeling and prediction of the damage evolution in the roll forming (RF) process of aluminum sheet metal, as a function of process parameters. The multilayer perceptron is used to build the network while the genetic algorithm (GA) is employed to optimize the network structure in the modeling phase. In detail, the number of hidden layer, hidden neurons, weights and biases of the network are optimized by GA to minimize the error between predicted values and actual results. After the modeling phase the optimization of parameters is carried out in the optimization phase to minimize the damage in the aluminum sheet during the forming process. In this work the experimental data used for training and verifying the network is obtained automatically by the integration between CAD-CAE. As a result, the predicted results are validated with the actual values and a good agreement is observed. Moreover, the parametric study also is performed to find the relative influences of process parameters on the damage evolution. It is proven that the hybrid model is the powerful tool for modeling and predicting such a highly nonlinear problem as the damage evolution in RF process. The developed two-phase ANN – GA hybrid model is a new approach that can bring benefits to the forming industry by predicting and preventing the failure at the design stage, as well as improving efficiently the product's quality by optimizing the process parameters.