A three-dimensional finite element analysis of hot extrusion through square dies - Automatic remeshing technique with modular concept

Applies an updated Lagrangian finite element analysis with automatic remeshing scheme to three-dimensional hot extrusion through landless square dies. The remeshing procedure is composed mainly with decision for remeshing, transfer of state variables and mesh generation. The procedure is carried out fully automatically. In the procedure, it is difficult to generate the mesh automatically, considering the physical characteristics. Accomplishes mesh generation by introducing the modular concept. The mesh generated by the modular concept has advantages, especially for three-dimensional problems, such as economic computational, time and consideration of physical characteristics. Classes the profiles of orifice into two cases; and develops the orifice adaptive module for each case and then carries out numerical examples by using the orifice adaptive modules.