Three-dimensional Finite Element Modelling of the Cylindrical Specimen Upsetting

Abstract

Friction has a substantial influence on the metal forming at upsetting of cylindrical aluminum specimens. The finite element method is often used to investigate this problem. This paper aims to reveal possible numerical errors and obstacles related to the 3D finite element solution of the problem. The calculation results for the proposed numerical 3D-model are compared with the experimental data. The influence of friction is demonstrated and a good agreement on the tool displacement is obtained. The features of the numerical solution of the problem in the ANSYS finite element software are shown.