Finite Element Validation of Forming Limit Diagram of IN-718 Sheet Metal

The tensileanisotropy properties of Inconel-718 sheet metal were evaluated and the forming limit diagram (FLD) was established experimentally by deforming the material in different strain paths covering from tension-tension to tension-compression mode. Finite element model of the stretch forming process was developed successfully to predict limiting dome height (LDH) and strain distribution incorporating the Barlat-89 yield criterion and experimental FLD. It was found that the left side of FLD has higher forming limitscompared to right side. The IN-718 has encouraging stretch formability with uniform strain distribution in the cup compared to Ti6Al4V alloy reported in previous literature. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.