Investigation of Forming Process of the Floor of Volvo Truck’s Body via FEM Simulation
Mohammad Sajjad Mahdieh
1
(
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
)
Farshad Nazari
2
(
Mechanical Engineering Department, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
)
Hussam Yuness Mane’
3
(
Mechanical Eng. Dep., Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran.
)
الکلمات المفتاحية: FEM Simulation, Die Press, Sheet Metal Forming, ABAQUS,
ملخص المقالة :
Since a large number of the parts of the body vehicle are made of sheet metals, they are produced through sheet metal forming processes including die press forming, hydroforming, cutting, and so forth. Die press forming is a method for producing sheet metal parts with high accuracy and production rate and also complex geometry. In the present study, a part related to the body of a Volvo truck is investigated for manufacturing via die press sheet metal forming. To analyze the behavior of materials during the die press forming process, the FEM simulation procedure is applied. The effective factors in the proper execution of the process help to achieve high-quality products and optimal geometry. It is worth mentioning that the initial design and scanning were accomplished using Catia software. The FEM simulation is performed via ABAQUS software. The material of the sheet metal is low carbon steel with 0.2mm thickness. The results of the simulation show that the forming process of the part was performed perfectly without any wrinkles and tears. The blank holder force and the pressing force required for this purpose were obtained at 10kN and 97.4kN respectively.
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