SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1997
STP16603S

Application of Fem-Based Modeling of Open-Die Forging to Product and Process Development at Bethforge, Inc.

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This paper describes a FEM-based computer system implemented by BethForge to model the open-Die forging process and its application to product and process development. A brief overview of BethForge, the markets it serves, and the typical product development cycle is given. Alternative methods for modeling open-Die forging are discussed and the advantages offered by FEM techniques due to recent advances in computer hardware and software are presented. The FEM-based modeling system that BethForge has developed in partnership with the Lehigh University Computer Integrated Manufacturing Laboratory (LU-CIM) and UES, Inc. is described along with the associated modeling methodologies. Several case studies are presented including 2D-axisymmetric simulation of head-forming, punch-forming, upsetting, and back extrusion, and the 3D simulation of ingot cogging.

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Reese, W
BethForge Inc., Bethlehem, PA
Ronemus, DC
BethForge Inc., Bethlehem, PA
Huang, K
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
Zimmers, EW
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
Veerabadran, T
UES Inc., Dayton, OH
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Developed by Committee: A01
Pages: 224–240
DOI: 10.1520/STP16603S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-5349-3
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-2423-3