A novel composite punch design for current-assisted bending forming

Study on the effect V-Grooving on spring back phenomenon of V-bending process

The combination of V-bending and V-grooving has proven to be highly effective in forming aesthetically refined sheet metal products, especially in high-end interior applications. This technique enables the creation of sharp, clean bend angles and enhances the geometric accuracy of final products, delivering a modern an...

Experimental and numerical study of the influence of slide burnishing on fracture resistance of advanced high-strength steels under stretch-bending conditions

Advanced high strength steels (AHSS) play a critical role in the automotive industry due to their superior strength-to-weight ratio, enabling vehicle weight reduction while maintaining safety standards. However, their limited ductility and formability under complex loading conditions pose manufacturing challenges. Slid...

Numerical simulation and process optimization of backward extrusion for 7A60 aluminum alloy tubes

7A60 ultra‑high‑strength aluminum alloy seamless tubes are key components in lightweight structural applications, but their backward extrusion poses significant challenges due to the narrow processing window and high deformation resistance. Through numerical simulation and experimental validation, the effects of extrus...

Failure Morphologies and Factors Influencing the Strength of Al/CF/PEEK Hybrid V-shaped Components Under Four-Point Bending

Thermo-Mechanical Analysis of Laminated and Sandwich Plates—Bending and Buckling Behavior

This paper presents a comprehensive thermo-mechanical analysis of laminated composite sandwich plates, focusing on bending deformations and buckling stability under combined thermal and mechanical loading. A First-Order Shear Deformation Theory (FSDT)-based formulation is employed, and a finite element model is develop...

Thermo-mechanical modeling and experimental investigation of laser beam forming for integral stiffened panel