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FEM‐Simulation of “Die‐Less Hydroforming”
Author(s) -
Metzger Andreas,
Ruff Daniel C.,
Ummenhofer Thomas
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
pamm
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1617-7061
DOI - 10.1002/pamm.201410115
Subject(s) - hydroforming , die (integrated circuit) , finite element method , tube (container) , welding , materials science , seal (emblem) , engineering , deep drawing , mechanical engineering , structural engineering , metallurgy , art , visual arts
The following contribution focuses on the FEM‐simulation of “Die‐Less‐Hydroforming” using LS‐DYNA. That specific forming technology is used to create structures by inflating initial seal‐welded flat 2D blanks as well as 3D hollow bodies without using any die, mould or punch in contrast to conventional hydroforming (e.g. tube hydroforming or hydromechanical deep drawing). (© 2014 Wiley‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)