FEM SIMULATION OF THE DESIGN OPTIMIZATION OF A HOT FORGING DIE AND ITS HEAT TREATMENT

• Published in: Transactions of FAMENA Vol. 34; no. 2; pp. 1 - 12
• Main Authors: Sustarsic, Borivoj, Leskovsek, Vojteh, Ravnican, Joze
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.01.2010
• Subjects: Computer programs; Computer simulation; Deformation; Design optimization; Die forging; Die heating; Dies; Finite element method; Forging; Forging dies; Forming; Fracture mechanics; Heat treatment; Hot forging; Hot working; Mathematical models; Modelling; Modules; Software

Computer modelling and the simulation of manufacturing processes can significantly simplify and improve the development and manufacture of a new product. Forging industry Unior Zre5e regularly uses the FEM-based computer tool DEFORM produced by the US company Scientific Forming Technologies for the...