Preform optimization for hot forging processes using genetic algorithms

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Authors

  • Johannes Knust
  • Florian Podszus
  • Malte Stonis
  • Bernd Arno Behrens
  • Ludger Overmeyer
  • Georg Ullmann

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  • Institut für integrierte Produktion Hannover (IPH)
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Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1623-1634
Number of pages12
JournalInternational Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Volume89
Issue number5-8
Publication statusPublished - 29 Jul 2016
Externally publishedYes

Abstract

In multi-stage hot forging processes, the preform shape is the parameter mainly influencing the final forging result. Nevertheless, the design of multi-stage hot forging processes is still a trial and error process and therefore time-consuming. The quality of developed forging sequences strongly depends on the engineer’s experience. To overcome these obstacles, this paper presents an algorithm for solving the multi-objective optimization problem when designing preforms. Cross-wedge-rolled (CWR) preforms were chosen as subject of investigation. An evolutionary algorithm is introduced to optimize the preform shape taking into account the mass distribution of the final part, the preform volume, and the shape complexity. The developed algorithm is tested using a connecting rod as a demonstration part. Based on finite element analysis, the implemented fitness function is evaluated, and thus the progressive optimization can be traced.

Keywords

    Cross-wedge rolling, Evolutionary algorithms, Hot forging, Preforming optimization

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Preform optimization for hot forging processes using genetic algorithms. / Knust, Johannes; Podszus, Florian; Stonis, Malte et al.
In: International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 89, No. 5-8, 29.07.2016, p. 1623-1634.

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Knust, J, Podszus, F, Stonis, M, Behrens, BA, Overmeyer, L & Ullmann, G 2016, 'Preform optimization for hot forging processes using genetic algorithms', International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 89, no. 5-8, pp. 1623-1634. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-016-9209-9
Knust J, Podszus F, Stonis M, Behrens BA, Overmeyer L, Ullmann G. Preform optimization for hot forging processes using genetic algorithms. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 2016 Jul 29;89(5-8):1623-1634. doi: 10.1007/s00170-016-9209-9
Knust, Johannes ; Podszus, Florian ; Stonis, Malte et al. / Preform optimization for hot forging processes using genetic algorithms. In: International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 2016 ; Vol. 89, No. 5-8. pp. 1623-1634.
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