Multi-stage metal forming: Variation and transformation

Applications of Evolutionary Algorithms to Sheet Metal Forming Processes: A Review

“…Computer-based systematic approach for optimum design of geometric and process parameters in industrial sheet metal forming simulations is proposed here. Today, most of the automotive Industry uses sheet metal forming simulations during the vehicle development process in order to accelerate the design cycles and to reduce development costs [4]. The simulations are applied to assess the feasibility of part geometries during the product design phase, to try out prototype and production tooling during the die development process, and to optimize process parameters for maximum efficiency, reliability and quality.…”

“…Recent evolutionary strategies simulated annealing and genetic algorithms have attracted attention amongst the engineering design optimization community. This has given rise to the Evolutionary Automatic Design [EAD] of process and geometry parameters [4]. Important phases are fast parametric design of the tool surfaces, the choice of actuator design variables and relevant objective cost functions by practical process engineers, and the integration of evolutionary strategies into the computer-based systematic approach.…”