Simulation of Axisymmetric Forming Processes, With Friction, Coupling Finite Elements and Boundary Elements

Abstract

Nowadays, the simulation of forming processes is rather well integrated in the industrial numerical codes. However, to take into account the possible modifications of the tool during cycle of working, we develop dedicated numerical software. This one more particularly will allow the identification of the fatigue criteria of the tool. With the view to conceiving the optimal shapes of tool allowing increasing their lifespan while ensuring a quality required of the part thus manufactured. This latter uses coupling with friction finite element method — for modelling the axi-symmetric part — and boundary element method — for modelling the tool. For the validation, we modeled forming process.