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Precision forging is a field in which decision support systems can be effectively and widely applied and depends on knowledge and rules derived from the past experience of forging die design engineers. Precise components are becoming quite important in attempts to reduce cost and improve reliability. There are thus many application areas in which the rules themselves become inherent to the parts or the processes. In forging die design, dimensional accuracy is one of the main goals. The load carrying capacity and life of any forged product is greatly affected by its dimensional accuracy. To predict the precise dimension of the part and determine the die dimension for precision forging, it is necessary to analyze the factors which affect dimensional accuracy. Dimensional evolution of die and product should be analyzed at each stage of forging. In this study, both radial and tangential stresses are encountered in the determination of die stresses since cylindrical workpieces were used. In order to sustain dimensional accuracy of the forging die, differences between the forging product and the die insert such as elastic die expansion and product contraction are presented.
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Yilmaz, N.F., Eyercioglu, O. An integrated computer-aided decision support system for die stresses and dimensional accuracy of precision forging dies. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 40, 875–886 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-008-1402-z
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