FE-Optimization of pneumomechanical deep drawing car body sheet metal parts

摘要

In this paper the application of a new sheet metal forming process, called "Pneumomechanical deep drawing"(PMT), for a deep drawn part of automotive industry is described as an example. Scientific research combines a parallel strategy of experimental investigations and numerical analysis. The numerical calculations were carried out by means of the special purpose FE-program INDEED. The research project was funded by the Studiengesellschaft Stahlanwendung e. V. Dusseldorf.