This example shows the FORGE simulation of a large crankshaft (Courtesy
of IMATRA KILSTA). See the press releases.
Bar shearing
This example shows the cold shearing of a bar.
In this application, the most important results provided by FORGE
are the press load and how the shearing progresses.
At the end of the simulation, FORGE predicts the
shape of the sheared surface and the residual stresses.
Reducer rolling
Preforming
Final forming
Die wear
Dies stresses This example shows the results of a FORGE elastic die
computation.
This die is used for a crankshaft forming.
The principal stress is presented on a section of the lower die.
Courtesy of Thyssenkrupp Gerlach (Germany)
Connecting rod
Cross wedge
rolling
Transmissions parts
Automotive hot forged part
Courtesy of Hatebur (Switzerland)
Quenching
Knuckle
Full hot forging sequence of the Maybach steel knuckle
The following automotive application illustrates the efficiency
of FORGE to simulate a complete forging sequence of a complex part.
Such a simulation enables the users to optimize each stage of the
forming sequence.
Multi-stage forming operations together with heating operations
have been easily analysed within a single simulation project.
Courtesy of CDP Bharat Forge (Germany)
Preforming
Final forming
Bending
Steering knuckle (bending)
This example shows the FORGE simulation of a complex
automotive hot forged aluminium part.
FORGE enabled the optimization of the material
flow together with a tremendous increase of die life.
Courtesy of Benteler (Switzerland)
Wheel hub
Underfill prediction
Flowlines
Ring rolling
FORGE was used in this example to determine the
appropriate stroke to achieve a better shape and correct filling
without creating flash or other defects.
The following animation shows the ring movement. FORGE helps the user to predict if the process
will be stable or unstable.
Coupled die computations
Coupled die analysis is illustrated on the following automotive
application. FORGE has enabled the simulation of a complex tool
stack made of 8 different deformable dies.
Stresses are computed inside each die.
Courtesy of Hirschvogel Automotive Group
(Germany)