A multi-objective optimization method for thin-walled tube NC bending

Jie Xu, He Yang, Heng Li

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Abstract

A multi-objective optimization method for thin-walled tube NC bending is presented. Firstly, a half-symmetry 3D elastic-plastic FEM model is established based on the initial design values, applying the dynamic explicit code ABAQUS/Explicit. Secondly, virtual orthogonal arrays are designed to optimize friction coefficients, with minimizing the maximum wall-thinning ratio, the maximum cross section distortion ratio and the maximum height of wrinkling waves as the multi-objectives. Lastly, the mandrel radius is optimized by sequential quadratic programming with approximate regressive models fit from uniform design values in the allowed range. Application is put forward for Φ50×1×100 (tube outside diameter ×tube wall thickness × central line bending radius) and Φ100×1.5×200 aluminum alloy tube bending. It is proved that the forming quality has been improved by the method.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvanced Materials Research
Pages383-387
Number of pages5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Event2011 International Conference on Advanced Material Research, ICAMR 2011 - Chongqing, China
Duration: 21 Jan 201123 Jan 2011

Publication series

NameAdvanced Materials Research
Volume213
ISSN (Print)1022-6680

Conference

Conference2011 International Conference on Advanced Material Research, ICAMR 2011
Country/TerritoryChina
CityChongqing
Period21/01/1123/01/11

Keywords

  • FEM
  • Multi-objective optimization
  • NC bending
  • Orthogonal arrays
  • Sequential quadratic programming
  • Thin-walled tube

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