On the Friction Effect on the Characteristics of Hydroformed Tube in a Square Section Die: Analytical, Numerical and Experimental Approaches

Abstract:

A focus on the effect of friction condition on tube hydroforming during corner filling in a square section die is proposed. Three approaches have been developed: an analytical model from the literature has been programmed, finite element simulations have been conducted and experiments have been carried out. Effect of friction coefficient on the thickness distribution in the square section of the hydroformed tube is studied. Critical thinning is found to take place in the transition zone between the straight wall and the corner radius and this minimal thickness seems to be the more appropriate parameter for the evaluation of the friction coefficient.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 639)
• Pages: 83-90
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.639.83
• Online since: March 2015
• Authors: Abir Abdelkefi, Nathalie Boudeau*, Pierrick Malecot, Gérard Michel, Noamen Guermazi
• Keywords: Friction, Hydroforming, Modelling

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