Title: Numerical Simulation of the Extrusion Process of Aluminum Profile and Die Structure Optimization
Abstract:A solid geometry model of porthole die was built up by UG NX.The extrusion process was simulated using finite element method analysis software DEFORM-3D,and the material flow of the hollow profile dur...A solid geometry model of porthole die was built up by UG NX.The extrusion process was simulated using finite element method analysis software DEFORM-3D,and the material flow of the hollow profile during the process has been researched.The result declared that even though by using aluminum alloy windows porthole die which had better symmetry(one axis of symmetry),based on the constant design,the material flow velocity of the hollow profile was still non-uniform which was effected the quality of profile.The cross-sections of the most hollow profiles are not symmetric,so it is very hard to avoid the material flow velocity non-uniform only by the experience of designers.However,the shortcoming of the design can be found timely by using the FEM,and getting a satisfied result by modify the scheme,and also provide a scientific reference for porthole die design.Read More
Publication Year: 2010
Publication Date: 2010-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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