Influence of tool elastic deflection during micro-forming of metallic components
The trend of miniaturization has increases over the past decade due to increase in demand of micro parts in many industries. This has lead to micro-forming processes to be more prominently applied. However, basic research has shown that conventional metal forming knowledge cannot be applied to micro...
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| Format: | Final Year Project |
| Language: | English |
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2010
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10356/40670 |
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| Institution: | Nanyang Technological University |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | The trend of miniaturization has increases over the past decade due to increase in demand of micro parts in many industries. This has lead to micro-forming processes to be more prominently applied. However, basic research has shown that conventional metal forming knowledge cannot be applied to micro-forming processes due to the size effect.
This final year project was carried out to study the effects of elastic tool deflection on the dimensions on the manufactures micro-formed parts. Methodology for studying this was proposed and the analysis was carried out using the computing tool, ABAQUS/STANDARD. Several factors such as final dimensions and reaction forces were studied to determine and assess whether elastic tool deflection does affect micro-forming processes.
Simulation assessment has led to the conclusion that elastic tool deflection does affect the final dimensions to a certain extent. Conclusion and recommendations were also put forth. |
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