Analytical and finite element modeling of a machining system to minimize inaccuracy in milling and using rapid prototyping for die manufacturing

Abstract

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Stress State of 3D-Printed Plastic Dies at Thin-Sheet Aluminum Bending

“…Printing on a 3D-printer can be used as a technology for manufacturing plastic dies, which significantly changes the traditional process of preparing sheet forming production. The achievements of 3D-printing in metal working are not so wide, but one of the first successful applications in the manufacture of forming tool was achieved more than 20 years ago [4]. The role of additive technologies is an important and promising part of product design and production using metalworking technologies [5][6][7][8].…”

Thin Sheet Forming with 3D Printed Plastic Tool

“…Achievements of 3D printing in metal forming are not so wide, but one of the first positive applications in the dies manufacturing was done more than 20 years ago [2]. The role of 3D printers is also significant and promising part of the design and implementation of production with technologies of metal forming [3].…”

Finite Element Simulation of Nosing of Tubular Circular Metallic Tubes Using Parallel Computing

“…It was observed that the results match fairly well. The software FEMLD was further improved by modeling curved die surface and an attempt was made to simulate problem of external inversion of circular tube specimen [12]. The same code was further modified to simulate the nosing of circular tube specimen.…”