Numerical analysis of superplastic bulging process of tial sheet

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Abstract

The superplastic bulging process of TiAl sheet was simulated by coupling superplasticconstitutive equation to finite element model. Based on this model, the effect of coefficient of frictionbetween the sheet and mold and the size of the mold fillet on the superplastic bulging (SPB)performance of TiAl alloys sheet were studied by analyzing the evolution of equivalent plastic strainand thickness distribution in the sheet. The results showed that friction was the dominant factor of thenonuniform thickness of the sheet, while higher friction and smaller radius of mold fillet inhibited theover-thinning of sheet on the entry of mold cavity. The simulation results were in good agreementwith the experimental results. Therefore, the present model could be used for optimizing the selctionof the deformation parameters and the design of the structures.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHigh Performance Structure Materials
EditorsYafang Han, Junpin Lin, Chengbo Xiao, Xiaoqin Zeng
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages50-56
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9783037856086
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
EventChinese Materials Congress 2012, CMC 2012 - Taiyuan, China
Duration: 13 Jul 201218 Jul 2012

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
Volume747-748
ISSN (Print)0255-5476
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

Conference

ConferenceChinese Materials Congress 2012, CMC 2012
Country/TerritoryChina
CityTaiyuan
Period13/07/1218/07/12

Keywords

  • Constitutive equation
  • Finite element model
  • Superplastic bulging

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