Comparison of implicit and explicit finite-element methods for the hydroforming process of an automobile lower arm

International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Volumn 20, Issue 6, 2002, Pages 407-413

  Choi, H H ^b   Hwang, S M ^a   Kang, Y H ^a   Kim, J ^a   Kang, B S ^a  

^a Pusan National University   (South Korea)

^b Pukyong National University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Explicit finite element method; Hydroforming process; Implicit finite element method; Lower arm

Indexed keywords

AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURE; AUTOMOBILE PARTS AND EQUIPMENT; COMPUTATIONAL GEOMETRY; COMPUTER SIMULATION; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; OPTIMIZATION; PROCESS CONTROL;

AUTOMOBILE LOWER ARM; EXPLICIT FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; HYDROFORMING; IMPLICIT FINITE ELEMENT METHOD;

FORMING;

EID: 0036388680     PISSN: 02683768     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s001700200170     Document Type: Article

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