Sensitivity Analysis Based Multiple Objective Preform Die Shape Optimal Design in Metal Forging

The multiple objective preform design optimization was put forward. The final forging＇s shape and deformation uniformity were considered in the multiple objective. The objective is to optimize the shape and the deformation uniformity of the final forging at the same time so that a more high integrate quality of the final forging can be obtained. The total objective was assembled by the shape and uniformity objective using the weight adding method. The preform die shape is presented by cubic B-spline curves. The control points of B-spline curves are used as the design variables. The forms of the total objective function, shape and uniformity sub-objective function are given. The sensitivities of the total objective function and the sub-objective functions with respect to the design variables are developed. Using this method, the preform die shape of an H-shaped forging process is optimally designed. The optimization results are very satisfactory.

Deformation Uniformity of Cold-Rolled Q235 Steel Rebar by FEM in Bending and Rolling Processes

An analytic model based on ANSYS/LS-DYNA has been developed on the cold rolling process for Q235 steel rebar with 12 mm in diameter. The elastic-plastic finite element method (FEM) and the cold deformation resistance model of Q235 steel were adopted in this model. Deformation uniformity of the final product has been analyzed using this model. The results indicate that the uniformity of the final product is obtained only as the centerline of the bending rolls is vertical to the centerline of the driven roll and parallel to the centerline of the drive roll in the whole rolling process. Besides, the number of the bending rolls must even realize the continuous bending and reverse bending process. Also, the number of the bending rolls must match the deformation degree of the workpiece in the cold rolling process. The validity of this finite element model was verified by the size and distribution of grains from the billet to the rebar in a practical cold rolling process.

On the Factors Influencing the High Stretch-Flangeability of a Low-Density 1180 MPa Fe-Mn-Al-C-Nbδ-QP Steel

Low-densityδ-quenching and partitioning(δ-QP)steels with excellent strength and ductility have been recently developed.However,there are still rare reports on the formability of δ-QP steels,which are critical for satisfying the manufacture of structural parts during the application in automotive industry.In the present work,an 1180 MPa Fe–Mn–Al–C–Nbδ-QP steel with a high ductility was adopted for the stretch–flangeability study.Theδ-QP steel was developed by separated quenching and partitioning processes.A good hole expansion ratio(HER)of 34.9±0.9%was obtained in the quenched steel,but it has been further increased to 52.2%by the tempering treatment.The improved stretch–flangeability was attributed to the enhanced austenite stability and deformation uniformity.On the one hand,the stability of austenite was increased by carbon partitioning during tempering,which reduced crack possibility via the suppression of the fresh martensite formation.On the other hand,the tempering treatment released the internal stress caused by martensitic transformation and reduced the difference in strength among different phases,resulting in an increase in the resistance to crack initiation and propagation.

Designing ultrastrong maraging stainless steels with improved uniform plastic strain via controlled precipitation of coherent nanoparticles

The development of ultrastrong maraging stainless steels(MSSs)is always in high demand.However,traditional high-strength MSSs generally exhibit early plastic instability with a low uniform strain since the precipitated nanoparticles are non-coherent with the body-centered-cubic(BCC)lath martensitic matrix.Here,we design a novel ultrahigh strength MSS(Fe-5.30 Cr-13.47 Ni-3.10 Al-1.22 Mo-0.50 W-0.23 Nb-0.03 C-0.005 B,wt.%)using a cluster formula approach.A fabulous microstructure consisting of a uniform distribution of high-density coherent B2-Ni Al nanoprecipitates(3-5 nm)in BCC martensitic matrix was successfully obtained.This alloy has not only an exceedingly high ultimate tensile strength of 2.0 GPa,but also a decent uniform elongation of 4.2%-5.1%,which is almost triple of the value observed in existing MSSs.We present an in-depth discussion on the origins of ultrahigh strength and uniform plastic strain in the new alloy to validate our design strategy and further offer a new pathway to exploit highperformance MSSs.