NAME Lab for validation and optimization of cold forging processes
The lab, located in Miguel Altuna vocational training institute, includes facilities and different equipment to validate and /or optimize the fabrication processes of components manufactured in cold forging. The design concept is first validated by FEM simulation. Then, there are equipments to carry out real experiments where different variables can be monitorized and measured: loads, effect of lubricants , material flow, friction conditions, suitability of the tooling set, part’s transfers, etc. The trials are semi industrial so that the results are comparable with real production.
FIELDS OF APPLICATION
Manufacturing processes
MOST OUTSTANDING EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS
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FEM simulation software. Simufact. Forge.
By means of the FEM softwares Forge and Simufact the influence of multiple parameters in the manufacture of forged components is studied,
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Multistage progressive cold forging press
5 stroke progresive press Sacma SP260, cutting diameter 10 mm, equipped with stress sensors at all stations.
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Screw press for hot forging.
3ooTn screw press for hot forging of aluminium and brass.
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Thread rolling machines
Diregi thread rolling machine
SERVICES OFFERED BY THE ASSET
Analysys of features of lubricant systems in cold forging processes
Evaluation of the performance of different lubricants in cold forging operations with different materials. The influence of different additives is evaluated in means of loads, material flow and roughness.
Modelization of cold forging processes
Optimization of designs and processes through numerical simulation. Material’s modelization for cold forging. Prediction of potential defects. Evaluation of stress state of the tooling.
Study of the forjability of different materials
Study of forjability at room temperature of allowed steels, stainless steels and aluminum alloys in industrial presses
Validation of complex cold forging operation
Trial of complex forging operations in real conditions, either in a single operation or multi stage, validating the tooling set and process concept. The design of the production sequence could be optimized by the customer or within the service.
ENTITY MANAGING THE ASSET
Contact person:
Jon Mirena Labaka
jlabaka@tknika.eus