Full scale project: integrated modelling of metal working processes
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| Coordinator | Jernkontoret |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 7 835 000 |
| Project duration | July 2018 - June 2022 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | The strategic innovation programme for Metallic material |
Purpose and goal
The aim of the project is that Swedish producers of metallic materials gain access to virtual process lines for working and heat treatment processes. The project focussed on hot working, which has been identified as the major challenge. Models have been developed and applied for 6 case studies. Dissemination has been via reports, workshops, open seminars and educational material.
Expected results and effects
The most important effect is that materials producers now have modelling tools available so that new materials and processes can be developed more rapidly, more efficiently and safer.
Planned approach and implementation
The project consortium comprises six materials producers (one of which joined after the project had started), three universities, two software companies, a research institute and an industry association. The project was structured around six case studies, which all build upon fundamental modelling of the interaction between deformation, temperature and microstructure, advanced characterisation of thermomechanical properties and materials models which are implemented in finite element code.