New Discoveries in Cold Rolling: Understanding Stress Distribution and Parameter Dependence for Faster, More Accurate Models

Francis Flanagan, Doireann O’Kiely, Alison O’Connor, Mozhdeh Erfanian, Edward James Brambley

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Abstract

The finite element (FE) method is a powerful tool for simulating industrial metal forming processes such as metal rolling. FE allows users to estimate the stress distribution in the metal sheet during the rolling process. However, FE simulations do not allow for real-time online process control due to model complexity and computational time. This paper forms part of a large-scale research project aimed at designing a simple-but-accurate mathematical model that provides sufficiently precise results (compared to FE simulations) with faster computational timescales allowing for real-time process control. To validate the asympotics-based mathematical model, an accurate FE model is required. In this paper, we give a detailed description of a quasi-static Abaqus/Explicit FE model and show how this is optimised to represent the rolling process. We report new insights gained from the FE simulations which can guide the development of simpler, faster mathematical models.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 14th International Conference on the Technology of Plasticity - Current Trends in the Technology of Plasticity - ICTP 2023 - Volume 1
EditorsKatia Mocellin, Pierre-Olivier Bouchard, Régis Bigot, Tudor Balan
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages211-222
Number of pages12
ISBN (Print)9783031410222
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event14th International Conference on Technology of Plasticity, ICTP 2023 - Mandelieu-La Napoule, France
Duration: 24 Sep 202329 Sep 2023

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering
ISSN (Print)2195-4356
ISSN (Electronic)2195-4364

Conference

Conference14th International Conference on Technology of Plasticity, ICTP 2023
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityMandelieu-La Napoule
Period24/09/2329/09/23

Keywords

  • FE
  • elasticity
  • plasticity

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