Download or read book Advanced Computational Techniques for the Design of Deformation Processes written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The objective of this work is to develop a continuum sensitivity finite element analysis for the robust design of multi-stage metal forming processes in aircraft manufacturing. The computational forming design simulator being developed is applied to industrial forming design and provides the means to select the sequence of deformation processes, design the dies and preforms for each process stage as well as the process conditions such that a product is obtained with desired shape and microstructure and with the minimum material utilization and overall cost. The initial selection of the various processing stages are done a-priori and through the use of classification schemes operating on a digital materials and process library. This virtual process laboratory will assist the aircraft manufacturing industry in reducing time for process and product development, in trimming the cost of an extensive experimental process development effort and in developing processes for tailored material properties.