Numerical Simulation and Test Research of Continuous Flexible Forming Process for the Spherical Parts

Abstract:

The deformation of sheet metal in the continuous flexible forming (CFF) process is complex and the formed result is affected by many factors. In this paper, the finite element model of CFF was founded and the forming processes of spherical parts were simulated with the software ABAQUS. The interaction between transversal deformation and longitudinal deformation in the CFF process is analyzed. Based on results of numerical simulation and forming tests, the process parameters of CFF is revised, and formed surface is measured by three dimensional sensing system, the measured results indicate the precision of formed parts are satisfactory.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 291-294)
• Pages: 269-272
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.291-294.269
• Online since: July 2011
• Authors: Ying Wu Lan, Zhong Yi Cai, Ming Zhe Li
• Keywords: Continuous Forming, Numerical Simulation, Process Parameter, Surface Measure

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