Edge stretchability reduction induced by mechanical trimming is a critical issue in advanced high strength steel applications. In this study, the tooling effects on the trimmed edge damage were evaluated by the specially designed in-plane hole expansion test with the consideration of three punch geometries (flat, conical, and rooftop), three cutting clearances (6%, 14%, and 20%) and two materials grades (DP980 and DP1180). Two distinct fracture initiation modes were identified with different testing configurations, and the occurrence of each fracture mode depends on the tooling configurations and materials grades. Digital Image Correlations (DIC) measurements indicate the materials are subject to different deformation modes and the various stress conditions, which result in different fracture initiation locations. Based on the comparison of hole expansion ratios (HER), the rooftop punch produced the mostly damaged hole with the lowest HER, and failure mode was dominated by edge fracture.
Tooling Effects on Edge Stretchability of AHSS in Mechanical Punching
Sae Technical Papers
WCX SAE World Congress Experience ; 2019
2019-04-02
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
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