Research Article

Study of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties Effects on Workpiece Quality in Sheet Metal Extrusion Process

Table 1

FEM simulation conditions.

Simulation modelAxisymmetric model

Object typeWork piece: elastic-plastic
Punch/die: rigid
Blank holder: rigid
Counterpunch: rigid
Guide ring: rigid

Blank materialAISI-1045
= 38, = 5 mm 
= 530 MPa, = 26%

Punch penetration = 1, 2 and 3

PunchAISI-M4
= 12.70 mm, = 0.20

DieAISI-M4
= 10.00 mm, = 0.20

Blank holder forceAISI-M4, = 16 kN

Counter punch forceAISI M4, = 500 N

Flow curve equation

Fracture criterion equationOyane
(constant , critical fracture value )

Friction coefficient