A nonferrous wiredrawing process cost model and the effect of lubricant efficacy

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Two applications are presented in which finite element simulation was used to analyze die failures in 2-die, 3-blow cold forming progressions. The cause of failure in both dies was found to be low cycle fatigue, which was confirmed by an examination of the fracture surfaces.

Description

Two applications are presented in which finite element simulation was used to analyze die failures in 2-die, 3-blow cold forming progressions. The cause of failure in both dies was found to be low cycle fatigue, which was confirmed by an examination of the fracture surfaces.

Additional information

Author(s)

Mark W. Grenfell, 3M Company; Anthony V. Parise, H.C. Starck, Inc.; and Roger N. Wright, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA.

Publication/Event/Pages

Paper presented at WAI 70th Annual Convention, Nashville, TN USA

Year

2000