An FE simulation and optimisation approach for the forging of aeroengine components

Journal of Materials Processing Technology

Volumn 151, Issue 1-3 SPEC. ISS., 2004, Pages 208-216

  Ou, H ^a   Lan, J ^a   Armstrong, C G ^a   Price, M A ^a  

^a QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Aerofoil blades; Dimensional accuracy; Finite element; Forging; Optimisation

Indexed keywords

AEROFOIL BLADES; DIE-ELASTIC DEFORMATION; DIMENSIONAL ACCURACY; FINITE ELEMENT;

AIRCRAFT ENGINES; COMPUTER SIMULATION; ELASTICITY; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; MICROSTRUCTURE; OPTIMIZATION; SHEAR DEFORMATION; STRUCTURAL DESIGN; THERMAL EFFECTS; WINGS;

FORGING;

EID: 4344684438     PISSN: 09240136     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2004.04.042     Document Type: Article

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