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Simulation of the extrusion of hollowprofiles by natural element methods

  • New and advanced numerical strategies for material forming: E. Cueto, C. Agelet de Saracibar, J.P. Ponthot, R. Natal Jorge
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In this paper, the Natural Element Method (NEM) together with the alpha shapes and some extra numerical procedures are used in the simulation of hollow profiles, emphasizing on the simulation of the welding lines. Numerical results are compared with experimental ones, checking the accuracy of the method.

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  1. I3A, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain

    I. Alfaro, J. Olivera & E. Cueto

  2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Calabria, Calabria, Italy

    F. Gagliardi & L. Filice

  3. EADS Corporate International Chair, Ecole Centrale de Nantes, Paris, France

    F. Chinesta

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Alfaro, I., Gagliardi, F., Olivera, J. et al. Simulation of the extrusion of hollowprofiles by natural element methods. Int J Mater Form 2 (Suppl 1), 597 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12289-009-0614-6

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