Validation Case: Closed Die Forging

Metal Forming Closed Die Forging Die Filling Validation Case

This page is reserved for a closed-die forging benchmark aimed at checking cavity filling, flash formation, and solver robustness under strong contact confinement and large local strain.

Closed die forging benchmark collage with process imagery and result comparison.
Closed-die forging benchmark image used as the current visual reference for this case.
Closed die forging benchmark results. Coarse mesh. Mesh 2: element size 4mm. 960 Nodes.
Closed-die forging benchmark image used as the current visual reference for this case.
Closed die forging benchmark results. Mesh 2: element size 3mm. 960 Nodes.
Closed-die forging benchmark image used as the current visual reference for this case.

What this benchmark checks

  • Filling progression inside the die cavity
  • Flash development and boundary flow
  • Load peaks related to die closure
  • Strain localization near corners and thin gaps

Planned content

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Reference video

This benchmark is currently referenced against the following process video: Closed-die forging video reference.

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