Metal Forming and the Finite Element Method
Metal Forming and the Finite Element Method
Metal Forming and the Finite Element Method
This book addresses advances in modern metal-forming technology, computer-aided design and engineering, and the finite element method.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Metal-Forming Processes
3. Analysis and Technology in Metal Forming
4. Plasticity and Viscoplasticity
5. Methods of Analysis
6. The Finite-Element Method - Part I
7. The Finite-Element Method - Part II
8. Plane-Strain Problems
9. Axisymmetric Isothermal Forging
10. Steady-State Processes of Extrusion and Drawing
11. Sheet-Metal Forming
12. Thermo-Viscoplastic Analysis
13. Compaction and Forging of Porous Metals
14. Three-Dimensional Problems
15. Preform Design in Metal Forming
16. Solid Formulation, Comparison of Two Formulations, and Concluding Remarks
Appendix: The FEM Code, SPID (Simple Plastic Incremental Deformation)