Generalized approach to the choice of lubricant for hot isothermal forging of aluminium alloys

Generalized approach to the choice of lubricant for hot isothermal forging of aluminium alloys Pavel A. Petrov Moscow State Technical University “MAMI. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2007.1.0128 Abstract: The present paper is a generalization of the results which were obtained for the last four years (Petrov et al., 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006). It implies the investigations of interfacial … Read more

Simulation of dynamic recrystallization using random grid cellular automata

Simulation of dynamic recrystallization using random grid cellular automata Nima Yazdipour1, Christopher H.J.Davies2, Peter Damian Hodgson1 1Center of Material and Fibre Innovation (CMFI), Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria 3217, Australia. 2School of Physics and Materials Engineering, Monash University, Victoria 3800, Australia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2007.1.0112 Abstract: Computer simulation is a powerful tool to predict microstructure and its evolution … Read more

Convection of internal variable methodology in computational fluid dynamics solutions for thixoforming modelling

Convection of internal variable methodology in computational fluid dynamics solutions for thixoforming modelling Piotr Macioł Interdisciplinary Centre for Materials Modelling, AGH University of Science and Technology. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2007.1.0129 Abstract: Thixoforming is a relatively new forming method, with high deformation of semi-solid material. From numerical point of view, such materials are difficult to simulate because of … Read more

The use of an artificial neural network to estimate tool costs in cold roll-forming processes

The use of an artificial neural network to estimate tool costs in cold roll-forming processes Anthony Downes, Peter Harley Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2006.3.0173 Abstract: The cold roll-forming industry is extremely competitive and the majority of work tenders that are submitted are unsuccessful. There are several … Read more

Simulation model of the finishing mill hydraulic gap control system

Simulation model of the finishing mill hydraulic gap control system Beata Jakubiec Częstochowa University of Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, al. Armii Krajowej 17, 42-200 Częstochowa, Poland. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2006.3.0172 Abstract: This paper deals with a hydraulic gap control system modelling of four-high finishing mill. Control system model has been worked out on the basis of … Read more

Determination of drawbead contacts with variable bead penetration

Determination of drawbead contacts with variable bead penetration N. K. B. Manjula, P. Nanayakkara, Peter D. Hodgson Centre for Material and Fibre Innovation Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia, 3217. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2006.3.0171 Abstract: In stamping operations, the sliding of the sheet metal over the drawbeads is of great importance. The geometry of the drawbead and the … Read more

Forming limits of austenitic stainless steel sheets

Forming limits of austenitic stainless steel sheets A.S. Korhonen, T. Manninen, K. Kanervo Helsinki University of Technology, P.O. Box 6200, 02015 HUT, Finland. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2006.3.0170 Abstract: The forming limits of austenitic stainless steel sheets were studied. It was found that the observed limit of straining in stretch forming, when both of the principal stresses are … Read more

Thermal contact formulation based on the mortar method

Thermal contact formulation based on the mortar method José M. A. César De Sá1, Sébastien Grégoire2, Philippe Moreau2, Dominique Lochegnies2 1Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, s/n, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal. 2Laboratoire d’Automatique, de Mécanique et d’Informatique Industrielles et Humaines – UMR CNRS 8530 Université de Valenciennes – Le Mont-Houy … Read more

Dimensional reduction for a lattice-like massspring polymer model using hp-adaptivity

Dimensional reduction for a lattice-like massspring polymer model using hp-adaptivity Chetan Jhurani, Leszek Demkowicz Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2006.3.0168 Abstract: We present a method for dimensional reduction of the solution of the static equilibrium of a lattice-like network of point masses and harmonic … Read more

Numerical simulation of elastoplastic deformation of thin hard coating systems in nano-impact test

Numerical simulation of elastoplastic deformation of thin hard coating systems in nano-impact test Magdalena Kopernik, Maciej Pietrzyk, Andrzej Żmudzki AGH – University of Science and Technology, Kraków, Poland. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2006.3.0167 Abstract: Development of the finite element model of nano-impact tests is the objective of the paper. Although these tests are performed to determine, among others, … Read more