Three-dimensional precision analysis with rigid and compliant motions for sheet metal assembly

2014 ◽  
Vol 73 (5-8) ◽  
pp. 805-819 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Ni ◽  
Wencheng Tang ◽  
Yan Xing
Keyword(s):  
Sheet Metal ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Precision Analysis ◽  
Dimensional Precision ◽  
Sheet Metal Assembly

A New Stretch-Forming Process Based on Loading at Discrete Points and its Numerical Investigation

2013 ◽  
Vol 423-426 ◽  
pp. 737-740
Author(s):  
Zhong Yi Cai ◽  
Mi Wang ◽  
Chao Jie Che
Keyword(s):  
Sheet Metal ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Discrete Point ◽  
Stretch Forming ◽  
Sheet Metal Part ◽  
Metal Part ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Loading Trajectory ◽  
New Process ◽  
Forming Defects

A new stretch-forming process based on discretely loading for three-dimensional sheet metal part is proposed and numerically investigated. The gripping jaw in traditional stretch-forming process is replaced by the discrete array of loading units, and the stretching load is applied at discrete points on the two ends of sheet metal. By controlling the loading trajectory at the each discrete point, an optimal stretch-forming process can be realized. The numerical results on the new stretch-forming process of a saddle-shaped sheet metal part show that the distribution of the deformation on the formed surface of new process is more uniform than that of traditional stretch-forming, and the forming defects can be avoided and better forming quality will be obtained.

Research on Transition Zones of Spherical Surface Parts in 3D Rolling Process

2014 ◽  
Vol 687-691 ◽  
pp. 3-6
Author(s):  
Da Ming Wang ◽  
Ming Zhe Li ◽  
Zhong Yi Cai
Keyword(s):  
Sheet Metal ◽  
Spherical Surface ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Rolling Process ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Transition Zones ◽  
Spherical Surfaces ◽  
Sheet Width ◽  
Forming Precision ◽  
Roll Gap

3D rolling is a novel technology for three-dimensional surface parts. In this process, by controlling the gap between the upper and lower forming rolls, the sheet metal is non-uniformly thinned in thickness direction, and the longitudinal elongation of the sheet metal is different along the transverse direction, which makes the sheet metal generate three-dimensional deformation. In this paper, the transition zones of spherical surface parts in 3D rolling process are investigated. Spherical surface parts with the same widths but different lengths are simulated in condition of the same roll gap, and their experimental results are presented. The forming precision of forming parts and the causes of transition zones in the head and tail regions are analyzed through simulated results. The simulated and experimental results show that the lengths of transition zones of spherical surfaces in the head and tail regions are fixed values in condition of the same sheet width and roll gap.

Variation Analysis for Compliant Assembly

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Jack Hu ◽  
Yufeng Long ◽  
Jaime Camelio
Keyword(s):  
Sheet Metal ◽  
Assembly Line ◽  
Assembly Process ◽  
Variation Analysis ◽  
Assembly Lines ◽  
Compliant Assembly ◽  
Single Station ◽  
Dimensional Variation ◽  
Sheet Metal Assembly

Abstract Assembly processes for compliant non-rigid parts are widely used in manufacturing automobiles, furniture, and electronic appliances. One of the major issues in the sheet metal assembly process is to control the dimensional variation of assemblies throughout the assembly line. This paper provides an overview of the recent development in variation analysis for compliant assembly. First, the unique characteristics of compliant assemblies are discussed. Then, various approaches to variation modeling for compliant assemblies are presented for single station and multi-station assembly lines. Finally, examples are given to demonstrate the applications of compliant assembly variation models.

A Study on Process-Induced Warpage of Curing Mold of Composite Structures

2009 ◽  
Vol 79-82 ◽  
pp. 1173-1176
Author(s):  
Guang Quan Yue ◽  
Bo Ming Zhang ◽  
Shan Yi Du ◽  
Fu Hong Dai ◽  
Cheng Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Load ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Coupling Problem ◽  
Dimensional Precision ◽  
Numerical Predictions ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Thermosetting Composite ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element

Framed curing mold is subjected to an uneven thermal load, gravity force and the pressures from composite parts and auxiliary tools during autoclave processing of thermosetting composite structures. And those loads induce the warpage of framed-mold. The warpage of framed-mold during autoclave processing influences dimensional precision of composite parts. In the present work, a three-dimensional finite element model for prediction of the warpage of framed-mold during autoclave processing has been developed. This model solved the coupling problem between the deformation and the temperature distribution of framed-mold and allows analysis of all major identified deformation influencing factors. And numerical predictions compare quite well with experimental measurements. A parametric study was performed using FEM program to examine the effect of varying the thickness of framed-mold, the shape and the dimension of mold vents.

Prediction of Residual Stress on Cold-Formed Curvature Plates by Elastoplastic Material Model

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Yue Lin ◽  
Wei Shen ◽  
Lifei Song ◽  
Enqian Liu
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stress ◽  
Sheet Metal ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Elastoplastic Material ◽  
Curved Surfaces ◽  
Automatic Production ◽  
Cold Forming ◽  
Metal Parts ◽  
Sheet Metal Parts

To meet the demand of automatic production, the multisquare punch forming has been improved to process complex curved plates. However, the improved forming equipment improves the processing quality to the maximum extent, and springback and residual stresses are inevitable phenomena in the cold bending process. Residual stress is an important factor that causes fatigue crack and stress corrosion crack. And the residual stress in machining will seriously affect the fatigue life of cold-pressed parts. Therefore, it is necessary to quantitatively and qualitatively analyze the residual stress caused by the cold forming equipment. Through theoretical derivation and finite element simulation methods, the residual stress distribution for thick plates in the cold forming process was analyzed and compared in this article. Meanwhile, the variation law of residual stress peak with thickness and forming radius was further discussed. The results show that the residual stress distributions obtained by the two theoretical models are in good agreement with the numerical results. The maximum error of peak residual stress is about 10%, which verifies the reliability of theoretical formulas. 1. Introduction A large number of complex curved sheet metal parts are used in aerospace, marine structure, automobile, and other manufacturing industries, which makes the processing and forming of complex curved sheet metal parts attract much attention. In the process of ship construction, the forming and processing of hull plates is an important part of the low intelligence, time-consuming, and serious constraint on shipbuilding automation. Strictly speaking, most of the parts in the hull plate are three-dimensional curved surfaces, most of which are composed of complex undevelopable spatial curved surfaces. It is a very difficult and urgent key technology to process a ship's steel plate into complex three-dimensional curved surface shapes. such as saddle shape or sailed shape (see Fig. 1A), to create a streamlined outer body of the ship. For many years, bending of plates with complex curvatures has been carried out by manual operation, i.e., the combination of heat line forming and rolling bending (see Fig. 1B). However, the production efficiency of the thermoforming process is relatively low, and environmental pollution is relatively serious with bad working conditions and high labor intensity. Moreover, the forming quality depends more on the experience of technicians, and quality cannot be guaranteed. With the increasing demand for automation, the multipoint forming equipment was developed and used for stamping and forming of curved plates.

A Chronological Framework for Virtual Sheet Metal Assembly Design

2013 ◽  
pp. 173-190
Author(s):  
Johan Segeborn ◽  
Anders Carlsson ◽  
Johan S. Carlson ◽  
Rikard Söderberg
Keyword(s):  
Sheet Metal ◽  
Assembly Design ◽  
Sheet Metal Assembly

scholarly journals Evaluation of anti-vibration interventions for the hand during sheet metal assembly work

Work ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann Marie Dale ◽  
A.E. Rohn ◽  
A. Burwell ◽  
W. Shannon ◽  
J. Standeven ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sheet Metal ◽  
Assembly Work ◽  
Sheet Metal Assembly
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