Basic concepts of the theory of plasticity: plastic behaviour of materials, plasticity deformation criteria, stress strain curve in the plastic range, Energy theorems.
Stamping: general aspects. Study by means of FEM code of the state of stress and strain and of the total force required for deformation.
Use of the finite element method for the simulation of simple stamping operations.
Rolling: general, various types rolling, economic aspects and equipment.
Rolling of pipes: oblique mill, pilgrim mill, continuous rolling mill: general characteristic. Defects occurring in rolling operations.
Drawing of wires and tubes: general and economic aspects, equipment. Defects of drawing operations.
Extrusion direct and inverse: general study of the extrusion forces , extrusion defects, economic aspects, equipment. Study by FEM of the state of stress and strain and extrusion force.
Sheet Rolling
Sheet formability tests
Sheet deformation processes
Stamping, Shearing, Bending, Elastic Spring back, Deep drawing, Innovative applications, Incremental Forming, Hydroforming
Sheet Presses
Bulk and Sheet process simulations of actual cases with 2D and 3D FEM will also be developed,