| Issue |
MATEC Web Conf.
Volume 80, 2016
NUMIFORM 2016: The 12th International Conference on Numerical Methods in Industrial Forming Processes
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| Article Number | 10003 | |
| Number of page(s) | 8 | |
| Section | MS10: Design, Optimization, Inverse Methods and Uncertainties in Forming Processes | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/20168010003 | |
| Published online | 24 October 2016 | |
Constrained design of sheet forming processes
Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, CB2 1PZ, United Kingdom
a Corresponding author: el249@cam.ac.uk
New forming machines are typically incremental improvements on existing designs. Frequently tedious simulation and testing are required for insights on those possible improvements. A method for inventing features of flexible sheet forming processes is explored here. The inverse problem is solved by starting with a desired geometry, and “un-forming” the part while applying a selection of kinematic constraints and minimizing the plastic work on the workpiece. The resulting deformation reveals the required forces on the part and hence can inform machine design.
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2016
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