Numerical Simulations of Drawing and Redrawing Process of Forming Thin Cylindrical Element from Aluminium Series 3XXX

Abstract:

Numerical simulations of drawing and redrawing process of forming cylindrical elements from thin sheets are complicated issues due to the problem with describing finite elements in the complex calculation model. This type of simulation require the creation of the rheological model including the forming limit curve, the true-stress-strain curve and anisotropy defined in various directions. In addition, it is necessary to design optimal geometry of the forming tools. FEM calculations have been performed for 3XXX series aluminum tape in cold-hardening state. The initial data, boundary conditions have been defined, as well as technological data concerning the sheets have been specified experimentally. Numerical analysis of thin aluminum sheet drawing and redrawing process has been analyzed for 3 various sheet thicknesses, i.e.: 0,250 mm , 0,240 mm , 0,230 mm. Currently, the industry uses mainly sheets of 0.250mm thickness. A few manufacturers of beverage cans use sheets of thickness0.240mm while the sheet of thickness 0.230mmis the innovation which manufacturers try to introduce into the industry to minimize the quantity of material. For the selected thickness the clearance between the punch and the die has been calculated as well as the optimum hold-down force. The influence of sheet thickness on the distribution of thinning along generating line has been examined. In order to determine the thinnest possible sheet for obtaining the optimal thickness of the final product, the thinning of drawpiece has been analyzed. Moreover the value of deformations has been compared to FLC curve as well as the intensity of the stresses generated in the bottom and on side walls of the cup has been examined.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 641)
• Pages: 218-231
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.641.218
• Online since: April 2015
• Authors: Artur Rękas*, Tomasz Latos, Robert Budzyn, Maciej Kociołek, Tadeusz Styrna
• Keywords: Aluminum (Al), Drawing Process, Finite Element Method (FEM), Numerical Simulation

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