ANSYS-Forming-based automobile instrument sheet metal forming simulation analysis method
ANSYS-Forming software establishes an accurate automotive instrument sheet metal simulation model, sets reasonable process parameters for simulation analysis, solving the problems of low computing efficiency and poor adaptability in traditional methods, and achieving efficient process optimization and product quality improvement.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510290055.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-12
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-22
AI Technical Summary
The simulation analysis method of traditional automotive instrument sheet metal molding relies on classical mechanical theories and numerical calculations, has low calculation efficiency and is difficult to adapt to new processes and new materials, and the simulation results are quite different from the actual situation.
ANSYS-Forming software is used to establish an accurate simulation model, set process parameters including stamping speed, pressure and temperature, perform molding simulation and optimize process parameters, considering material properties and boundary conditions.
It improves the accuracy and adaptability of simulation analysis, reduces the number of experiments, reduces production costs, and improves product quality and production efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of sheet metal parts, and more specifically, it mainly relates to a simulation analysis method for automotive instrument sheet metal forming based on ANSYS-Forming. Background Art
[0002] The forming analysis simulation technology simply means inputting the die and process conditions of the sheet metal into the analysis software, and simulating the entire deformation process through the software to judge the rationality of the die and process. Each simulation is equivalent to a trial die process. Therefore, the forming analysis software is relatively important in the forming design process of sheet metal parts.
[0003] The traditional simulation analysis method for automotive instrument sheet metal forming mainly relies on classical mechanics theory and numerical calculation methods. This method often oversimplifies the nonlinear behavior of materials, contact and friction problems, and the influence of process parameters such as temperature and speed involved in the forming process of automotive instrument sheet metal parts. The calculation efficiency is low, and the adaptability to new processes and new materials is also poor, resulting in a large deviation between the simulation results and the actual situation. Since the automotive instrument sheet metal forming is a complex problem involving multiple disciplinary fields and requires comprehensive consideration of factors such as materials science, computational mechanics, and manufacturing processes, the problem is difficult to solve. Summary of the Invention
[0004] Based on the above situation, the main purpose of the present invention is to provide a simulation method for automotive instrument sheet metal forming based on ANSYS-Forming, which helps engineers establish accurate models and set reasonable process parameters, and effectively utilize the simulation results for process optimization. It can not only reduce the number of experiments and production costs, but also improve the product quality and production efficiency.
[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:
[0006] A simulation method for automotive instrument sheet metal forming based on ANSYS-Forming, comprising the steps of:
[0007] S100, using ANSYS-Forming software to establish a simulation model for the automotive instrument sheet metal structure, where the simulation model includes the properties of automotive sheet metal materials, the boundary conditions of the simulation model, the initial shape, and the final shape;
[0008] S200, setting the process parameters for the sheet metal forming stamping process according to process requirements, where the process parameters include stamping speed, stamping pressure, and temperature;
[0009] S300, using ANSYS-Forming software and based on the process parameters, performing a forming simulation on the automotive sheet metal simulation model;
[0010] S400, optimize the process parameters of automotive sheet metal forming according to the simulation result data, where the simulation result data includes the deformation degree, deformation distribution, and stress distribution of the automotive sheet metal simulation model.
[0011] Preferably, the properties of the automotive instrument panel sheet metal material include specific heat capacity, thermal conductivity, Young's modulus, Poisson's ratio, yield strength, and ultimate tensile strength;
[0012] The boundary conditions of the simulation model include the conditions defined on the model boundary when establishing the simulation model to simulate the boundary conditions in the automotive instrument panel system, including displacement, force, and temperature.
[0013] Preferably, in step S300, use ANSYS-Forming software and perform forming simulation on the automotive sheet metal simulation model based on the process parameters to calculate the stress, strain, and displacement of the automotive sheet metal simulation model during the forming process.
[0014] Preferably, the simulation result data in step S400 further includes whether there are cracks, wrinkles, necking, and / or local excessive stretching in the simulation model.
[0015] Preferably, in step S400, optimize the die design parameters of automotive sheet metal forming according to the simulation result data, where the die design parameters include the structure and shape of the die.
[0016] The present invention also discloses an electronic device, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored on the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the computer program, the method according to any one of the present invention is implemented.
[0017] The present invention also discloses a computer-readable storage medium storing machine-executable instructions. When the machine-executable instructions are called and executed by a processor, the processor executes the method according to any one of the present invention.
[0018] The present invention also discloses a manufacturing method for forming an automotive instrument panel sheet metal, where the method manufactures the automotive instrument panel sheet metal according to the method according to any one of the present invention.
[0019] The simulation analysis of the sheet metal forming of automotive instrument using ANSYS-Forming can help engineers establish accurate models and set reasonable process parameters, and effectively utilize the simulation results for process optimization. This can not only reduce the number of experiments and production costs, but also improve the product quality and production efficiency. The technical solution of the present invention makes the establishment of the simulation model more accurate and efficient, can better describe the complex process of sheet metal forming, optimizes the calculation method, improves the calculation efficiency, enhances the adaptability of new materials and new processes, and improves the adaptability and accuracy of the simulation analysis.
[0020] Other beneficial effects of the present invention will be described in the specific embodiments through the introduction of specific technical features and technical solutions. Those skilled in the art should be able to understand the beneficial technical effects brought by the described technical features and technical solutions through these introductions. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] The preferred embodiments of the simulation analysis method of the sheet metal forming of automotive instrument based on ANSYS-Forming according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the drawings:
[0022] Figure 1 It is a flowchart of the simulation analysis method of the sheet metal forming of automotive instrument based on ANSYS-Forming according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0023] Figure 1 It is a flowchart of the simulation analysis method of the sheet metal forming of automotive instrument based on ANSYS-Forming according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, including the steps:
[0024] S100, establish a simulation model for the sheet metal structure of the automotive instrument using ANSYS-Forming software, and the simulation model includes the properties of the automotive sheet metal material, the boundary conditions of the simulation model, the initial shape and the final shape. Generally, according to the actual sheet metal structure of the automotive instrument, an accurate simulation model can be established using ANSYS-Forming software.
[0025] S200, set the process parameters of the sheet metal forming stamping process according to the process requirements, and the process parameters include stamping speed, stamping pressure and temperature. The setting of these parameters needs to be carried out according to the actual process requirements to ensure the accuracy of the simulation.
[0026] S300. Use the ANSYS-Forming software to perform forming simulation on the automotive sheet metal simulation model based on the process parameters. During the operation of the simulation model, the deformation and flow behavior of the sheet metal during stamping will be simulated. The ANSYS-Forming software will calculate physical quantities such as stress, strain, and displacement of the sheet metal during the forming process according to the set process parameters and material properties.
[0027] S400. Optimize the process parameters of automotive sheet metal forming according to the simulation result data, where the simulation result data includes the deformation degree, deformation distribution, and stress distribution of the automotive sheet metal simulation model.
[0028] The forming simulation analysis of automotive instrument panel sheet metal using ANSYS-Forming can help engineers establish accurate models and set reasonable process parameters, and effectively use the simulation results for process optimization. This can not only reduce the number of experiments and production costs, but also improve the product quality and production efficiency. The technical solution of the present invention makes the establishment of the simulation model more accurate and efficient, can better describe the complex process of sheet metal forming, optimizes the calculation method, improves the calculation efficiency, enhances the adaptability of new materials and new processes, and improves the adaptability and accuracy of simulation analysis.
[0029] In a preferred embodiment, the properties of the automotive instrument panel sheet metal material include specific heat capacity, thermal conductivity, Young's modulus, Poisson's ratio, yield strength, and ultimate tensile strength. The boundary conditions of the simulation model include the conditions on the defined model boundary when establishing the simulation model to simulate the boundary conditions in the automotive instrument panel system, including displacement, force, and temperature. These parameters all correspond to the constraints or external loads in the real situation, making the simulation process and results more accurate.
[0030] In a preferred embodiment, in step S300, use the ANSYS-Forming software to perform forming simulation on the automotive sheet metal simulation model based on the process parameters to calculate physical quantities such as stress, strain, and displacement of the automotive sheet metal simulation model during the forming process.
[0031] In a preferred embodiment, the simulation result data in step S400 further includes whether there are cracks, wrinkles, necking, and / or local excessive stretching in the simulation model. These results will be used to evaluate the effectiveness and optimization potential of the forming process. It can be judged whether the corresponding material is suitable, the thickness is suitable, the temperature is suitable, the mold is suitable, etc. That is, to judge the effectiveness of the process and whether the sheet metal forming analysis is reasonable and effective. The optimization potential generally refers to judging whether it is suitable according to the hardness, strength, elastic modulus, etc. of the material and observing its results, and judging which modifications are better according to the law of conservation of energy, whether to modify the material, the mold, or the blank.
[0032] In a preferred embodiment, in step S400, the die design parameters for automotive sheet metal forming are further optimized according to the simulation result data, and the die design parameters include the structure and shape of the die.
[0033] The present invention also discloses an electronic device, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored on the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the computer program, the steps of any method described in the present invention are implemented.
[0034] The present invention also discloses a computer-readable storage medium storing machine-executable instructions. When the machine-executable instructions are called and executed by a processor, the processor executes any method described in the present invention.
[0035] The present invention also discloses a manufacturing method for automotive instrument sheet metal forming. The method manufactures automotive instrument sheet metal according to any method described in the present invention.
[0036] It should be noted that in the present invention, step numbers (letter or number numbers) are used to refer to certain specific method steps only for the purpose of convenience and brevity of description, and by no means to limit the order of these method steps by letters or numbers. Those skilled in the art can understand that the order of relevant method steps should be determined by the technology itself and should not be unduly restricted by the existence of step numbers.
[0037] Those skilled in the art can understand that on the premise of no conflict, the above preferred solutions can be freely combined and superimposed.
[0038] It should be understood that the above embodiments are merely exemplary and not restrictive. Without departing from the basic principle of the present invention, various obvious or equivalent modifications or substitutions made by those skilled in the art to the above details will be included within the scope of the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. An ANSYS-Forming-based simulation method for sheet metal forming of automotive instrument panels, characterized in that, Including the steps: S100, establishing a simulation model for the automotive instrument sheet metal structure using ANSYS-Forming software, where the simulation model includes the properties of the automotive sheet metal material, the boundary conditions of the simulation model, the initial shape, and the final shape; S200, setting process parameters for the sheet metal forming stamping process according to process requirements, where the process parameters include stamping speed, stamping pressure, and temperature; S300, using ANSYS-Forming software and based on the process parameters to perform forming simulation on the automotive sheet metal simulation model; S400, optimizing the process parameters of the automotive sheet metal forming according to the simulation result data, where the simulation result data includes the deformation degree, deformation distribution, and stress distribution of the automotive sheet metal simulation model.
2. The method for forming simulation analysis of automotive instrument sheet metal based on ANSYS-Forming according to claim 1, characterized in that the properties of the automotive instrument sheet metal material include specific heat capacity, thermal conductivity, Young's modulus, Poisson's ratio, yield strength, and ultimate tensile strength; the boundary conditions of the simulation model include the conditions defined on the model boundary when establishing the simulation model to simulate the boundary conditions in the automotive instrument system, including displacement, force, and temperature.
3. The method for forming simulation analysis of automotive instrument sheet metal based on ANSYS-Forming according to claim 1, characterized in that in step S300, using ANSYS-Forming software and based on the process parameters to perform forming simulation on the automotive sheet metal simulation model, and calculating the stress, strain, and displacement of the automotive sheet metal simulation model during the forming process.
4. The method for simulating and analyzing the sheet metal forming of an automotive instrument based on ANSYS-Forming according to claim 1, wherein In step S400, the simulation result data further includes whether there are cracks, wrinkles, necking, and / or local excessive stretching in the simulation model.
5. The method for simulating and analyzing the sheet metal forming of an automotive instrument based on ANSYS-Forming according to claim 1, characterized in that In step S400, according to the simulation result data, the die design parameters for the automotive sheet metal forming are also optimized, where the die design parameters include the structure and shape of the die.
6. An electronic device, comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored on the memory and executable on the processor, characterized in that, When the processor executes the computer program, the method described in any one of claims 1 to 5 above is implemented.
7. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer-readable storage medium stores machine-executable instructions, and when the machine-executable instructions are called and run by the processor, the processor executes the method described in any one of claims 1 to 5 above.
8. A manufacturing method for sheet metal forming of an automotive instrument, characterized in that, The method manufactures automotive instrument sheet metal according to the method described in any one of claims 1-5.