The important affecting variables are given below:
Radius on punch: A general rule to prevent excessive
thinning is to design the punch with a radius of from 4 to 10 times the metal
thickness. Otherwise a sharp radius will require higher forces when the metal
is folded around the punch nose & may result in excessive thinning on
tearing at the bottom of the cup.
Draw radius on die: Theoretically the radius on the draw
die should be as large as possible to permit fall freedom of metal flow as it
passes over the radius. If the draw radius is too large, the metal will be
released by the blank holder too soon & wrinkling will result. To sharp a
radius will hinder the normal flow of metal & cause uneven thinning.
Friction: The force of static friction between
the work piece blank & draw die surface must be overcome in a drawing
operation.
Since the blank holder pressure causes higher frictional forces, it
should be only high enough to prevent wrinkling of the metal. A smooth surface
on the work material & the mating die surface will result in less friction.
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