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Dynamic analysis of electromagnetic sheet metal forming process using finite element method

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This paper presents a simple and efficient method for the analysis of dynamic behavior of the workpiece in the electromagnetic forming process. A two-dimensional (2D) axisymmetric finite element model with the equations of electrical equivalent circuit, electromagnetic field, and mechanical field has been developed for calculating the discharge currents through the forming coil, the magnetic forces acting on the workpiece, and the plastic deformation of the workpiece. By considering the effects of the sheet geometry and velocity on the above parameters, the method realizes the full coupling between the electromagnetic fields and the workpiece deformation, which should be more accurate than the existing loose coupling and sequential coupling simulation methods.

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    Quanliang Cao, Liang Li, Zhipeng Lai, Zhongyu Zhou, Qi Xiong, Xiao Zhang & Xiaotao Han

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Cao, Q., Li, L., Lai, Z. et al. Dynamic analysis of electromagnetic sheet metal forming process using finite element method. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 74, 361–368 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-014-5939-8

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