Modeling and Simulation of Metal Plastic Deformation During the Mechanical Forming Process (Phase 2)

This project addresses the need to integrate computational technology with manufacturing processes by numerically modeling the plastic behavior of materials during mechanical forming. Given the complexity of modeling certain mechanical systems with conventional algebraic methods, the Finite Element Method (FEM) is implemented using specialized software. The study focuses on simulating the deep drawing of 0.5mm thick aluminum, an application that is under-researched locally. The methodology involves obtaining the real mechanical properties of the aluminum through standardized tensile testing (NTE INEN 0109:09 standard) in specialized laboratories. These experimental data (breaking force, elongation, etc.) will be crucial for calibrating and validating the simulation model executed in the ANSYS Workbench platform. The expected outcome is a rigorous study providing insights into material response under process variables, thereby enhancing the understanding of computer-aided manufacturing.<br/><br/><b>Goal</b>: <br/>To generate a model of the plastic behavior of a metal, specifically 0.5mm thick aluminum, during a mechanical forming process using the Finite Element Method (FEM). The goal is to address the lack of local research studying how this material will be deep drawn under various process variables.<br/><br/><b>Research lines</b>: <br/>New materials and transformation processes