Experimental and FEM Simulation Analysis of Lateral Extrusion Process on Bimetal Cross Fitting

摘要

The purpose of this paper is to study combines the finite element method model and experimental on bimetal cross fitting by lateral extrusion process. Fabricating bimetallic cross fitting by lateral extrusion technique remains some difficulties like taking the product out of the die hardly, harming the die longevity since the high compressive force and friction effects. The Finite Element Method (FEM) results of bimetal cross fitting lateral extrusion process were obtained from ABAQUS software such as: Stress distribution, metal flow and influence of sleeve thickness. Numerical results were compared with the experimental results shown a good agreement. The bimetal cross fitting has been successfully fabricated by lateral extrusion process. The results showed a close agreement between the numerical simulation and experimental analysis of bimetal cross fitting.