This paper addresses the hole-forming process of a duckbilled hole-forming device. Based on a coupled simulation using the multi-body dynamics software RecurDyn and the discrete element software EDEM, the hole-forming mechanism of a duckbilled hole-f...
In automotive manufacturing, laminated veneer sheets are formed to have 3D geometries for the production of trim parts with wood surfaces. Nowadays, investigation of the formability requires extensive tests with prototype tools, due to the brittle, a...
The high-speed forming process is the key to attaining difficult and irregular profiles on ductile materials. In the present work, we proposed the all-atom model of the gas detonation forming process, wherein molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were...
A progressive forming method is applied where stamping is continuously executed to produce the rectangular fins of the plate fin heat exchanger. This process produced the fins one-by-one instead of by bundles. In order to produce a fin having a depth...
The surface quality of an aluminum foam sandwich panel (AFSP) is very important for its appearance and application. This paper mainly studies the surface quality of AFSP after plastic forming. Combined with three-dimensional (3D) scanning technology,...
The iterative development process of forming tools is cost- and labor-intensive. The main reason for this is the high complexity of interaction between forming machine, tool structure, and process, which is currently only partially taken into account...
In order to integrally manufacture the large TC4 titanium alloy part, an electrically-assisted incremental forming process is cleverly proposed to solve the traditional hot forming disadvantages of expensive heating furnaces and long cycle period. Th...
Single point incremental forming (SPIF) is one of the most promising technologies for the manufacturing of sheet metal prototypes and parts in small quantities. Similar to other forming processes, the design of the SPIF process is a demanding task. N...
The article presents the results of numerical simulations and experimental tests of plastic forming sheets made from the difficult-to-deform nickel alloy Inconel 718 with a thickness of 1 mm, using punches made from elastomeric materials with hardnes...
Advanced high-strength steels (AHSSs) are prone to process defects such as fracture and springback during forming operations. Local warm forming technology represents an innovative forming process that applies targeted heating to specific stamping fe...
This work presents numerical simulations and an experimental validation of sheet laser forming processes using general scanning paths with different laser beam operating parameters (i.e., power, diameter, and scanning speed) in two specific graphite...
Conventionally, a stress–strain curve for sheet materials is defined by the uniaxial tensile test; however, it is limited by the necking phenomena. The stress–strain curve in the post-necking range is determined using common hardening equ...
Electromagnetic forming (EMF) is a kind of high-speed forming technology that can be useful for materials like aluminum. EMF helps to overcome the limitations of traditional forming. Due to this ability, the use of EMF in automotive applications has...
In conventional wear simulation, the geometry must be updated for succeeding iterations to predict the accumulated wear. However, repeating this procedure up to the desired iteration is rather time consuming. Thus, a wear simulation process capable o...
In order to promote the industrialization of the large deformation technology of carbon fiber composites, this paper studies a new method of forming of helical carbon fiber reinforced aluminum matrix composite. The purpose is to solve the problem of...
The issue of the mathematical modelling of the deformation process nowadays affects an indispensable part of the industrial stamping production process. In view of this issue, this paper focuses on the research and analysis of the mechanical properti...
In order to improve the forming quality of extruded thread, finite element analysis and experimental research are combined to reduce the two keys that affect thread quality in the machining process—extrusion torque and extrusion temperature. Th...
In this study, the constitutive equation of the high-strength Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloy sheet was established by tensile tests at different temperatures and different tensile rates. The U-shape bending forming process of the sheet was simulated under diffe...
Finding new, effective predictive variables for 3D mineral prospectivity modeling is both important and challenging. The 3D ore-forming numerical modeling quantitively characterizes the complex coupling-mineralization process of the structure, fluid,...
Open-die forging holds a pivotal role in shaping machine parts within industrial applications. This study focuses on the assessment of stress–strain curves for C45 material at different elevated temperatures and strain rates through numerical s...
The grid integration of renewable energy sources interfaced through power electronic converters is undergoing a significant acceleration to meet environmental and political targets. The rapid deployment of converters brings new challenges in ensuring...
Low-temperature deposition manufacturing has attracted much attention as a novel printing method, bringing new opportunities and directions for the development of biological 3D printing and complex-shaped food printing. In this article, we investigat...
In view of the challenges faced by cotton dibbler in Xinjiang under high-speed operation, a novel crawler-type delayed hole-forming device has been designed to address the seed throwing and floating issues in high-speed cotton dibbling in Xinjiang, e...
Advanced manufacturing techniques aimed at implants with high dependability, flexibility, and low manufacturing costs are crucial in meeting the growing demand for high-quality products such as biomedical implants. Incremental sheet forming is a prom...
Aluminum alloys have been widely used in various engineering applications due to their excellent physical properties such as low density, high strength and good cutting capacity. In this paper, the semi-solid thixotropic extrusion forming process is...
This research work investigated the influence of the press molding manufacturing process on the mechanical properties, both for thermoplastic and thermosetting fiber reinforced composite materials. The particular geometry of the case study, called Do...
In conventional forming processes, quasi-static conditions are a good approximation and numerical process optimization is the state of the art in industrial practice. Nevertheless, there is still a substantial need for research in the field of identi...
Background: The aim of this exploratory pilot study was to evaluate student perceptions of a simulation activity involving undergraduate nursing and pharmacy students. The key question was “how do nursing and pharmacy students respond in an imm...
The RTM (Resin Transfer Molding) manufacturing process is largely used for the fabrication of textile composites. During the forming phase, the deformations of composite reinforcements at the mesoscopic scale, such as the positions, orientations, and...
Numerical simulation of sheet metal forming processes has become an indispensable tool for the design of components and their forming process, in industries ranging from the automotive, to the aeronautics, packing and household appliances [...]
Forming simulation requires a constitutive model whose parameters are typically determined with tensile tests assumed static. However, this conventional approach is impractical for high-speed forming simulation characterized by high strain rates indu...
Roll forming can improve the material utilization rate and production efficiency of cups with a curved rotary profile, but there is no basis for the determination of forming limit. The DEFORM-3D software was used to simulate the roll forming of cups....
Residual stresses resulting from hot-forming processes represent an important aspect of a component’s performance and service life. Considering the whole process chain of hot forming, the integrated heat treatment provided by a defined temperature pr...
This study presents a comprehensive finite element analysis to compare the performance of different element formulations (classic shell elements, solid elements, and continuum shell elements) in simulating the hot-forming process at 725 °C of a c...
This study analyzes an existing scenario of musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) associated with the ergonomic hazard of the aluminum formwork workstation and its workers. Aluminum form-workers have increasing evidence of MSDs from repetitive tasks such as...
Cold-formed steel (CFS) structures are widely used in construction and infrastructure due to their lightweight and high-strength properties. However, their thin-walled nature makes them geometrically sensitive to compressive loading. The Digital Twin...
High-strength steels such as Dual Phase (DP), Transformation-Induced Plasticity (TRIP), and Twinning-Induced Plasticity (TWIP) steels have gained importance in automotive applications due to the potential for weight reduction and increased performanc...
In deep-sea environments characterized by global climate change and frequent typhoons, the long-term structural stability of offshore buildings depends on the adaptability of their morphology to complex, multi-directional wind loads. Current offshore...
Most oil and gas is transported by pipeline, and corrosion causes a great threat to the service life of the pipeline; bimetallic pipe, which combines the advantages of good mechanical properties, good corrosion resistance, and relatively low price, i...
Augmented reality medical training simulators can provide a realistic and immersive experience by overlapping the virtual scene on to the real world. Latency in augmented reality (AR) medical training simulators is an important issue as it can lead t...
Magnetic pulse welding (MPW) is widely used in the connection of dissimilar metals. The welding process involves the coupling of the electromagnetic field and structural field, which is a high-energy transient forming process. Based on the current ex...
High-speed blow forming (HSBF) is a new technology for producing components with complex geometries made of high strength aluminum alloy sheets. HSBF is considered a hybrid-superplastic forming method, which combines crash forming and gas blow formin...
Coordinate measuring techniques are essential for determining the diameter and roundness of circular features, yet measurements based on short arc segments remain highly sensitive to form deviations, sampling strategy, and instrument error. With the...
Using finite element analysis software and based on the Johnson–Cook failure criterion, a 3D printing workspace model with collapse, powder sticking, and cavity defects was established under the selective laser melting (SLM) forming process. Th...
A process comprising a hot extrusion process and a warm forging process was designed to form an umbrella-shaped aluminum structural component with a high degree of difficulty for the plastic forming method. A circular cylindrical part was extruded wi...
In order to address the problem of the large gap in the film on the straight edge of the electromagnetic flanging forming by the flat coil affecting the quality of the flanging part, a multi-layer variable-turn stepped coil is proposed. Numerical sim...
In this paper, an axle sleeve is formed through a combined cross wedge rolling (CWR) and hot extrusion process, and the combined forming process is simulated via finite element analysis software Deform-3D. The forming mechanism is revealed by analyzi...
This paper presents a fully coupled three-dimensional finite element model for the simulation of a tube manufacturing process consisting of roll forming and high-frequency induction welding. The multiphysics model is based on the dual mesh method. Th...
Simulations of industrial roll-forming processes using the finite element method typically require an extremely fine discretization to obtain accurate results. Running those models using a classical finite element method usually leads to suboptimal m...
A lattice Boltzmann model is proposed to simulate the forming process of artificial frozen soil wall. The enthalpy method is applied to deal with the latent-heat source term, and the adjustable thermal diffusivity is utilized to handle the change of...
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