Finite element simulations of deformation behavior in equal channel angular pressing using a rotated die

doi:10.11890/1006-7191-125-357

Abstract

Abstract:

A new die design for equal channel angular pressing (ECAP) of square cross-section billet was proposed by a 45^°rotation of the inlet and outlet channels around the channel axes. ECAP utilizing the rotated and conventional dies was simulated in three dimensions using the finite element method. Conditions with di?erent material properties and friction coefficients were studied. The billet deformation behavior was evaluated in terms of the spatial distribution of equivalent plastic strain, plastic deformation zone and load history. The results show that the rotated die appears to produce billets with a smaller deformation inhomogeneity over the entire cross-section and a greater average of equivalent plastic strain at the cost of a slightly larger working load. The billet deformation enters into a steady state earlier in the case of the rotated die than the conventional die under the condition of a relatively large friction coefficient.

Key words: Equal channel angular pressing, Finite element method, Defor, mation behavior

Yixuan TAN,Saiyi LI. Finite element simulations of deformation behavior in equal channel angular pressing using a rotated die[J]. Acta Metallurgica Sinica (English Letters), 2012, 25(5): 357-364.

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