Finite element based predictions of life limiting behaviour for a large SPF tool

A. A. Deshpande, S. B. Leen, T. H. Hyde

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Abstract

SPF tool distortion due to the thermal cycling can lead to the forming of faulty SPF parts. In addition, thermo-mechanical fatigue and creep can cause cracking, which eventually lead to un-repalrable damage to the tool. The aim of this paper is to investigate the thermo-mechanical distortion behaviour of a representative large SPF tool under realistic forming conditions using finite element analysis. Platen-tool contact and clamping pressure along the edges of the tool during the dwell time are modelled. The effects of heating and cooling cycles on tool distortion are analysed using different thermal histories with different heating and cooling rates. The effect of batch size on tool distortion is evaluated to optimise the batch size.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)309-316
Number of pages8
JournalMaterialwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnik
Volume39
Issue number4-5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2008

Keywords

  • Creep ratchetting
  • Heatingcooling cycles
  • Part-forming cycles
  • Plastic shakedown
  • Superplastic forming
  • Thermo-mechanical fatigue and creep

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