The present work deals with the finite element simulation of drilling of fibre-reinforced composites. The simulation is done using commercially available software. Hashin failure criteria has been used to simulate the drilling process. Three dimensional drill model was created and Hashin failure is defined via VUMAT sub-routine. Three-dimensional Hashin failure have larger stress and strain analysis resolution. This research is focused on validating reaction force and accuracy of drill. Reaction force obtained in composite drilling simulation is compared with experimental data. The work is focused on reproducing the simulation of composite modelling and composite damage rather than theoretical explanation of composite material and mathematical model behind the simulation. Thus, laying the knowledge to simulate composite fibres failure.
Drilling is a cutting process that uses a drill bit to cut a circular profile in workpiece. Forces acting on the drill bit reduce its life expectance. Analysis of forces acting on the drill bit during drilling prevents the tool from failing prematurely because of wear and excess feed rate. Excess feed rate can induce excessive internal stress on both the tool and workpiece. This paper aims to study the effects of reaction force acting on a drill bit during drilling of Al6061-T6. A numerical finite element simulation study is performed with commercially available software called Abaqus. Simulation results depend on the right choice of material property such as Johnson–Cook material property and Johnson–Cook damage property. Validation of material property is achieved by comparison of experimental results with simulative results. Reaction force acting against the drill bit during drilling is compared.
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