Title: Simulation of forming automotive semi-axes with multi-wedge cross wedge rolling

Authors: Jing Zhao, Liqun Lu, Zhenghuan Hu

Addresses: Light Industry and Agriculture Engineering Department, ShanDong University of Technology, 12 Zhangzhou Road, Zhangdian District, Zibo 255049, Shandong Province, China. ' Light Industry and Agriculture Engineering Department, ShanDong University of Technology, 12 Zhangzhou Road, Zhangdian District, Zibo 255049, Shandong Province, China. ' Mechanical Engineering School, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 30 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, China

Abstract: The surface quality of automotive semi-axes is influenced by side wedging shape directly in forming automotive semi-axes with multi-wedge cross wedge rolling (MCWR). In this paper, through choosing proper shape of side wedge, the three-dimensional finite element model was established which forming automotive semi-axes with MCWR. The automotive semi-axis with smooth transition surface is simulated successfully through choosing suitable technological parameters. The results indicated that the process of MCWR forming automotive semi-axes is feasible; moreover, this study provides the reliable theory foundation for design of MCWR dies rolling automotive axes.

Keywords: cross-wedge rolling; multi-wedges; automobile industry; automotive semi-axes; side wedging shape; 3D modelling; finite element method; FEM; surface quality; die design.

DOI: 10.1504/IJCAT.2011.042226

International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology, 2011 Vol.41 No.1/2, pp.17 - 21

Published online: 01 Sep 2011 *

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