Finite Elements and Numerical Simulation in Forming Processes

Nowadays, forming processes present some of the most challenging test cases on the field of mechanical engineering, in the development of high performance and complex parts. Seeking for comprehensive and cost effective design of formed components, numerical simulation tools based on the Finite Elements Method (FEM) are the most used by engineers in the research and industrial worlds. However, the maximized performance of simulation tools can only be achieved by mastering the technology within each finite element formulation, advanced material modelling (including anisotropic constitutive laws on sheet forming), cost-effective contact techniques and models, robust thermo-mechanical coupled description, as well as a correct prediction of the occurrence of defects during and after forming (e.g. springback, wrinkling and fracture initiation and propagation). 

This seminar aims to bring together top world-class experts in those areas of knowledge, aiming to discuss the current state-of-the-art of numerical simulation techniques applied to industrial forming processes, and trying to establish the future guidelines in the field.

Who should attend?

This seminar is aimed at engineers and other professionals in the field of forming processes, who wish to learn more about the current state-of-the-art of finite element techniques applied to their particular industrial problems. The seminar is also focused on researchers and developers in the field, as well as engineering students with some background on numerical simulation techniques.

Presenters

Stefanie Reese, Institute of Applied Mechanics, RWTH Aachen University, Germany

Dolores Riera, Department of Materials Science and Metallurgic Engineering, EPSEM, UPC Barcelona Tech, Spain

Elias Cueto, Aragon Institute of Engineering Research (I3A), University of Zaragoza, Spain,

Marta Oliveira, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade de Coimbra (FCTUC), Portugal

José César de Sá, Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto (FEUP), Portugal

Robertt Valente, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Aveiro, Portugal

Provisional Agenda

0900 - Welcome note

0930 - Session 1 (3 speakers)

1230 - Lunch break

1430 - Session 2 (3 speakers)

1730 - Closing remarks