Complete Simulation of Forging Process Using AFDEX

Finite element (FE) analysis of metal forming or assembling processes and structural systems have contributed to enhancing engineering power and engineers’ integrity. They are characterized by diversity and the need for high creativity of engineers and researchers. This webinar will present the state-of-the-art technology of FE modeling of plastically deformable bodies with an emphasis on the accuracy of FE methods and their creative applications to a wide range of plastically deformable bodies. Topics include: Remeshing strategy and volume consistency, material modeling, flow modeling, flow line (or grain flow) modeling, tribological modeling, microstructural modeling and miscellaneous modeling's including air trapping, mean stress correcting for high-cycle fatigue life of die or tool, etc. Several application examples will be introduced.

Plate or sheet forging technology has been become more popular because companies are aiming to meet the global requirements to save the environment. It has been known that plate forging itself is competitive for thin parts in terms of quality and cost, compared to other manufacturing processes. An efficiently designed plate forging process can save a lot of time reducing your companies time to market. In this webinar, the simulation technology for plate forging processes will be presented, along with examples and industrial applications. We will also discuss one of the hottest issues in the field of sheet metal forming simulation, Finite element analysis using solid elements which can solve the inherent defects of traditional sheet metal forming simulation technology based on shell or plate elements, for example, local thinning phenomena.

Metal forming has been gradually spreading its influence on modern manufacturing and assembly methods. To achieve a better strength to weight ratio, automotive and aerospace industries are constantly in the lookout for utilizing their accumulated experience in new applications. Joining and other assembly processes highlight the requirement of a multibody metal forming simulation. In this webinar, the simulation technology for forming processes involving multiple bodies will be presented along with some examples and industrial applications. The multibody simulations can also be coupled with optimization algorithms for further process design optimization.

In this webinar, the AFDEX patented technology where metal flow lines are quantified, will be discussed with relevant examples from the industry. Quantification of metal flow lines will pave way to using these flow lines as parameters in optimization algorithms resulting in much quicker optimal process design.

In the webinar, there will be a presentation of the most efficient ways to optimize those process parameters encountered in metal forming processes, which are based on AFDEX, general purpose metal forming simulator and HyperStudy, Altair’s optimization tool.

AFDEX is a general-purpose metal forming simulator originally dedicated to the analysis of forging process, and it is based on rigid-elasto/thermo/viscoplastic finite element method.