Integrated approach to optimization of superplastic forming

P. V. Deshmukh*, N. V. Thuramalla, F. K. Abu-Farha, M. K. Khraisheh

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Abstract

Finite Element simulation of superplastic forming of Ti-6Al-4V sheet into a hemisphere is carried out using two different forming approaches. The first approach is based on a constant strain rate scheme. The second one is based on an optimum variable strain rate scheme developed using a combined micro-macro stability criterion. It is shown that the forming time can be significantly reduced without compromising the uniformity of thickness distribution when using the proposed optimum approach.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Superplasticity and Superplastic Forming
EditorsE.M. Taleff, P.A. Friedman, P.E. Krajewski, R.S. Mishra, J.G. Schrith
Pages361-369
Number of pages9
Publication statusPublished - 2004
Externally publishedYes
EventAdvances in Superplasticity and Superplastic Forming - Charlotte, NC., United States
Duration: 14 Mar 200418 Mar 2004

Publication series

NameAdvances in Superplasticity and Superplastic Forming

Conference

ConferenceAdvances in Superplasticity and Superplastic Forming
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCharlotte, NC.
Period14/03/0418/03/04

Keywords

  • Finite element analysis
  • Microstructural evolution
  • Optimum forming
  • Stability analysis
  • Superplastic deformation
  • Ti-6al-4v

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