title: Applying a punch with microridges in multistage deep drawing processes.
abstract: The developers of high aspect ratio components aim to minimize the processing stages in deep drawing processes. This study elucidates the application of microridge punches in multistage deep drawing processes. A microridge punch improves drawing performance, thereby reducing the number of stages required in deep forming processes. As an example, the original eight-stage deep forming process for a copper cylindrical cup with a high aspect ratio was analyzed by finite element simulation. Microridge punch designs were introduced in Stages 4 and 7 to replace the original punches. In addition, Stages 3 and 6 were eliminated. Finally, these changes were verified through experiments. The results showed that the microridge punches reduced the number of deep drawing stages yielding similar thickness difference percentages. Further, the numerical and experimental results demonstrated good consistency in the thickness distribution.
authors: Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology, 2 Juoyue Road, Nantz District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ROC.
authors: Bor-Tsuen
authors: BT
authors: Lin
authors: Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology, 2 Juoyue Road, Nantz District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ROC.
authors: Cheng-Yu
authors: CY
authors: Yang
keywords: Aspect ratio; Finite element method; Microridge; Multistage deep drawing