The Kinematic element method is used to simulate the bulk flow characteristics in axisymmetric closed die forging process.
Internal flow inside the cavity is predicted using a kinematically admissible velocity field that minimzes the rate of energy c...
The Kinematic element method is used to simulate the bulk flow characteristics in axisymmetric closed die forging process.
Internal flow inside the cavity is predicted using a kinematically admissible velocity field that minimzes the rate of energy consumption. Application of the technique includes an assessment of the formation of flash and of degree of filling in rib-web type cavity using billets with various aspect ratios.
The technique considering bulging effect is performed in an incremental manner.
The results of simulation show how it can be use the predition of forging load, metal flow and free surface profile.