Finite element simulation of profile rolling of wire

The profile rolling or wire is investigated by means of a finite element model. Three-dimensional simulation of wire rolling process with a round cross-section of wire by two cylindrical rolls is considered. The same example is simulated by a 2D generalised plane strain finite element model. The results for lateral spread from those two models are compared with the experimental one. The results for more complicated shape of rolls for three passes rolling are shown.