International Journal of Materials and Product Technology · 2010 · 10 citations · 3 references
EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringMaterials EngineeringFinite Element AnalysisMachine DesignMechanical Behavior Of MaterialsForming ProcessesMetal FormingMetalworking TechnologySheet Metal FabricationSheet Metal WorkSolid Mechanics ApplicationsBendingFinite Element Modeling Of Forming ProcessesFinite Element Multiphysics AnalysisNumerical SimulationSheet Metal BendingSheet Metal DesignSheet Metal FormingSurfaces In Three-dimensional Geometry
Continuous Multi-Point Forming (CMPF) is an advanced sheet metal forming technology. It can manufacture three-dimensional surfaces of different shapes by adjusting the curvatures of flexible rollers and displacement of upper flexible roller. CMPF experimental equipment was designed. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) model was established. To show the characteristics of CMPF, conventional roll bending was compared with it. Process of CMPF and action force between flexible rollers and sheet metal were researched by numerical simulation method; simulation results can offer assistance to optimise the design of CMPF equipment. Spherical, saddle and twisty surfaces were simulated and their experimental results were presented.
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