Model based strategies for an optimised ribbing design of large forming tools

Nicholas Drude, Leopold Meier, Hartmut Hoffmann, Jürgen Scheurle

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Abstract

A proposal is made for the ribbing of large forming tools. In the software developed for this purpose the ribbing structure is pre-optimised by means of an algorithm based on the power-law approach and then post-optimised with a newly developed algorithm for the reduction of the v. Mises stress. The model, intention and functioning of the software are explained. The optimised ribbing structures are analysed on parameterised test geometries and compared with conventional ribbing strategies in respect of manufacturing suitability, casting defects, mechanical properties and residual stress.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)435-440
Number of pages6
JournalProduction Engineering
Volume3
Issue number4-5
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2009

Keywords

  • Casting
  • Forming tools
  • Simulation
  • Topology optimisation

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