Experimental and Numerical Study on Closed Die Hot Forging of a Large Crankshaft

대형 크랭크샤프트의 형단조에 관한 실험적 및 수치적 연구

  • Published : 2008.05.08

Abstract

We apply a closed die forging technology to a large crankshaft of which forging weight amounts to 850kg. 40ton counter-blow hammer forging machine is used. The forging process is optimized to reduce the forming load using finite element simulation. AFDEX 3D is used for forging simulation. The experiment is compared with finite element prediction and a good agreement is observed. The successful development of a large crankshaft by the closed die forging technology will contribute to opening a new area of closed-die forging application and to enhancing competitiveness of national machinery industries especially including ship part and power generation industries.

Keywords