3D FEM Geometry and Material Flow Optimization of Porthole-Die Extrusion
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Brescia, Via Branze 38, 25123 Brescia (Italy)
- Department of Design and Technology, University of Bergamo, Viale Marconi 5, 24044 Dalmine (Italy)
The aim of this work is to design and to improve the geometry of a porthole-die for the production of aluminum components by means of 3D FEM simulations. In fact, the use of finite element models will allow to investigate the effects of the die geometry (webs, extrusion cavity) on the material flow and on the stresses acting on the die so to reduce the die wear and to improve the tool life. The software used to perform the simulations was a commercial FEM code, Deform 3D. The technological data introduced in the FE model have been furnished by METRA S.p.A. Company, partner in this research. The results obtained have been considered valid and helpful by the Company for building a new optimized extrusion porthole-die.
- OSTI ID:
- 21057398
- Journal Information:
- AIP Conference Proceedings, Journal Name: AIP Conference Proceedings Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 908; ISSN APCPCS; ISSN 0094-243X
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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