Programmable Interface for Finite Element Modelling of Forming Operations

The programmed interface can be tailored to take into account a range of forming operations and plant tooling along with other factors such as steel composition.

The interface is flexible and can be used to assess any improvements for through process modelling. Increasingly customers are becoming more aware of residual stresses present in pipe and this tool can be used to determine each of the components of residual stress for each individual forming operation and determine which methods of minimisation are most effective.

Customer benefits

• Reduced experimental time on plant leading to less processing problems.
• Process Optimisation with potential for step elimination and improved costs.
• Better product consistency due to improved shape/geometry.