Application of the Finite Element Method for computer simulation of aluminum stamping process

Purpose: The goal of the paper is study the influence of the falling stamp speed on the material in the aluminum stamping process. The simulation was performed on several samples and the time of the falling stamp was changing. Design/methodology/approach: The article presents using of the finite elements method for simulation of aluminum stamping process in dependence of the time of falling stamp. The simulation of stresses and deformation obtained in the result of stamping process was carries with the help of the finite elements method in ANSYS. Findings: One of the major factor that has influence of the quality of a drawpiece is speed of the falling stamp. Too fast falling of the stamp causes huge stresses, which lead to destruction of the material. Research limitations/implications: In order to estimate the application of the drawing aluminum elements, additional computer simulation should be concentrated on determination of other properties, for example- the distribution of temperature. Originality/value: Presently the computer simulation is very popular and it is based on the finite element method, which allows to better understand the interdependence between parameters of process and choosing optimal solution. The possibility of application faster and faster calculation machines and coming into being many software make possible the creation of more precise models and more adequate ones to reality.