| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
13th International Conference on the Technology of Plasticity (ICTP 2021)
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| Symposium
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13th International Conference on the Technology of Plasticity (ICTP 2021)
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| Presentation Title |
Numerical Modelling and Deformation Mechanics of the English Wheel Process |
| Author(s) |
Daniel T. Bowen, Alaz Erdinç, Alborz Shokrani, Omer Music, Evripides G. Loukaides |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Daniel T. Bowen |
| Abstract Scope |
The mechanisation of traditional craft processes can serve as a starting point for novel process development in the increasingly topical field of flexible metal forming. This approach presents several challenges including understanding the underlying mechanics, mechanization and providing suitable control methods for such processes. Here, we focus on the underlying mechanics of the process known as the English wheel. In this work, the process is studied through numerical modelling techniques. The process boundary conditions present a particular modelling challenge not often encountered when modelling conventional industrial processes. Different modelling methods to capture these boundary conditions are explored and results are compared with physical trials performed in the lab. A parametric study identifies geometrical capabilities and limits of the process, when varying the machine configuration. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: At-meeting proceedings |