Method for approximating the flow stress curves of upsetting test under sticking condition
摘要
Finite Element Modeling (FEM) is widely used in forging process for designing forming sequences, predicting material flow, and approximating the forming load. Accurate stress-strain data up to large strain is required. The uniaxial upsetting test with well lubricated is utilized to minimize the frictional effect. However, this condition cannot be achieved at elevated temperature due to the temperature limitation of lubricants. The upsetting die with a grooved pattern was proposed to overcome this problem. The measured load-stroke curve was converted to the average stress-strain by calibration curves determined by the simulation with Power’s law hardening model (