This work established strain-based forming limit diagrams (FLDs) for DP600 steel sheets by means of experimental investigation and theoretical prediction. The results showed that compared to the curve (FLC), predicted Keeler equation, FLCs Hill’79 yield criterion, or Logan-Hosford were more suitable predicting sheets. Solutions from analytical methods FLD, based on combining uniaxial tensile te...

Abstract One of the commonly used metal forming processes is deep drawing, in which circular blanks are converted into a cup or shell with good surface finish. In this paper, the forming characteristics of Deep Draw Steel (DDS), a low-carbon steel with many engineering and automotive applications, is investigated by deep drawing. The forming limit diagram is a useful concept in favor of charact...

In sheet metal forming processes with complex strain paths, a part is subjected to large plastic deformation. This severe plastic deformation leads to high plastic strain localization zones and subsequent accumulation of those strains. Then internal and superficial micro-defects and in other words ductile damage is created. This damage causes quality problems such as fracture. Therefore, design...

This study presents a new criterion (MMFC2) for predicting the forming limit curve (FLC) of sheet metal. The strain path evolution critical element examined in uniaxial tensile test is elaborated by incorporating results experimental measurement, finite simulation, and theoretical prediction via Modified Maximum Force Criterion (MMFC). A scaling factor introduced to mimic evaluation with simula...