Theoretical study on Cold Open Die Forging Process Optimization for Multipass Workability

Abstract

Cold Workability limits strength enhancement of austenitic materials through cold deformation. The intrinsic workability is the material characteristic whereas state-of-stress workability is governed by nature of applied stress, strain rate and geometry of deformation zone. For Cold Open Die Forging (CODF), multipass workability is essential. In this work, FEM tool FORGE-3 is used to optimize CODF on hydraulic press by analysis of stress-strain profiles and use of Latham-Cockroft damage criterion. Study recommends optimized process parameters, die combinations and pass-schedules.