Sensors & Electronics
Macro Property Measurement
Metal Forming Process Optimization (413)
Problem: Optimize process for hydroforming complex metal parts using analytical modeling and sample measurements.
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart):
Interaction Mechanisms through Measurement and Analysis System Applications
PNNL Solution:
- Model forming process to predict proper process conditions and resultant test piece geometry
- Hydroform test pieces for evaluation
- Determine sample thickness map using ultrasonic measurements
- Compare predicted and observed data to enable model refinement and forming process improvement
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Metallurgy for alloy selection; finite element analysis (FEA) modeling of forming process under various conditions; data analysis to identify preferred forming conditions; test piece forming by industrial collaborator; ultrasonic measurement of test piece thickness distributions; comparison of predicted and observed sample thickness distributions; refinement of FEA model; successful demonstration forming method for test piece configuration.
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Contact: Morris Good
