Title :
Numerical Simulation of Thermomechanical Processes Coupled with Microstructure Evolution
Author :
Colombo, Tiago C. A. ; Brito, Alberto M. G. ; Schaeffer, Lirio
Author_Institution :
Fed. Univ. of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
Abstract :
The finite element method is a consolidated tool used in the metal-forming field at an industrial scale. However, further progress is needed regarding the microstructure optimization of components produced by metal-forming processes such as hot forging or rolling. This article presents mathematical models to predict microstructure evolution during hot working, showing an application of mathematical models coupled to a thermomechanical processes´ simulation software.
Keywords :
finite element analysis; forging; forming processes; hot rolling; production engineering computing; thermomechanical treatment; finite element method; hot forging; hot rolling; hot working; metal-forming field; microstructure evolution; microstructure optimization; thermomechanical process; Finite element analysis; Industrial plants; Mathematical model; Metals; Numerical models; Numerical simulation; Thermomechanical processes; finite element method; metal forming; microstructure evolution; scientific computing;
Journal_Title :
Computing in Science & Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/MCSE.2013.18
