Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2001. - 376 p.The introduction of numerical methods, particularly finite-element (FE) analysis, represents a significant advance in metal forming operations. Numerical methods are used increasingly to optimize product design and deal with problems in metal forging, rolling, and extrusion processes. Metal Forming Analysis describes the latest and most important numerical techniques for simulating metal forming operations. The first part of the book describes principles and procedures and includes numerous examples and worked problems. The remaining chapters focus on applications of numerical analysis to specific forming operations. Most of these results are drawn from the authors' research in the areas of metal testing, sheet-metal forming, forging, extrusion, and similar operations. Sufficient information is presented so that readers can understand the nonlinear finite-element method as applied to forming problems without a prior background in structural finite-element analysis. Graduate students, researchers, and practicing engineers will welcome this thorough reference to state-of-the-art numerical methods used in metal forming analyses.Contents
Mathematical Background
Introduction to the Finite-Element Method
Finite Elements for Large Deformation
Typical Finite Elements
Classification of Finite-Element Formulations
Auxiliary Equations: Contact, Friction, and Incompressibility
Thermomechanical Principles
Sheet-Metal Formability Tests
Steady-State Forming Problems
Sheet-Forming Analysis
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