FEM simulation of laser forming of metal plates

Authors
Yu, G Masubuchi, K Maekawa, T Patrikalakis, NM
Citation
G. Yu et al., FEM simulation of laser forming of metal plates, J MANUF SCI, 123(3), 2001, pp. 405-410
Citations number
32
Categorie Soggetti
Mechanical Engineering
Journal title
JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME
ISSN journal
10871357 → ACNP
Volume
123
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
405 - 410
Database
ISI
SICI code
1087-1357(200108)123:3<405:FSOLFO>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
A finite element model is developed for thermo-mechanical analysis of the p rocess of metal plate forming by laser line heating. A rezoning technique i s adopted to greatly reduce the simulation time. The effects of the refinem ent of mesh size on temperature distribution and final distortion are studi ed. Comparison between numerical and experimental results shows a good agre ement in final distortion of the formed plate. Finally, edge effects in the laser forming process are studied.