In sheet metal forming processes with complex strain paths, a part is subjected to large plastic deformation. This severe plastic deformation leads to high plastic strain localization zones and subsequent accumulation of those strains. Then internal and superficial micro-defects and in other words ductile damage is created. This damage causes quality problems such as fracture. Therefore, design...

In this paper, the drawing process of multi-layer sheet metal through wedge shaped die has been analyzed using stream function and upper bound method. Typically a sandwich sheet contains three layers of metal, where the outer layers are of the same thickness and material and different from those of the inner layer. In this study, a new deformation model has been introduced in which inlet and ou...

This paper combines adaptive network fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) and finite element method (FEM) to study the die shape optimal design in sheet metal bending process. At first, the explicit dynamic FEM is used to simulate the sheet metal bending process. After the bending process, the springback is analyzed by using the implicit static FEM to establish the basic database for ANFIS. Then, the...

Traditional sheet metal cutting dies were able to cut only on a shape of punch of that particular die and could not generate the replica of already existing object. This kind of machine has large workspace, high sleight and good manoeuvrability; it can be widely used in field sheet metal cutting and wood/metal engraving. However due to its cantilever type structure, the manipulator is inherentl...

Although silver nanowire meshes have already demonstrated sheet resistance and optical transmittance comparable to those of sputter-deposited indium tin oxide thin films, other critical issues including surface morphology, mechanical adhesion and flexibility have to be addressed before widely employing silver nanowire networks as transparent conductors in optoelectronic devices. Here, we demons...

The edge waviness in hot rolled steel is a common defect. Variables that affect such defect include raw material and machine. These variables are necessary to consider to understand such defect. This research studied the defect of edge waviness for SS 400 of metal sheet manufacture. Defect of metal sheets were divided into two groups. The specimens were investigated on chemical composition and ...

spring back is responsible for inaccuracy of press formed sheet product. therefore, prediction of spring back is important for precise forming of stampings. to predict the amount of spring back many successful attempts have been made for simple cases such as single curved and u or v shape sheet metals. however, for more complex shapes containing double curves or double variable curved surfaces ...

Este trabalho apresenta estudos de carga/descarga realizados sobre ligas metálicas multi componentes (“misch metal al loys”) recobertas com Paládio e que podem ser utilizadas como eletrodos em baterias de níquel/hidreto metálico. Foi determinado o efeito do recobrimento nas características voltamétricas, no ciclos de vida e na capacidade sob diversos re gimes de descarga para os eletrodos de li...