Finite-Element Analysis on the Rolling Process of Semi-solid Steel in Different Roll Shapes

With a geometrical model of porous materials, 3D finite-element analysis on the rolling process of 60Si2Mn in the semi-solid state was carried out using the software MARC. In terms of flat and groove rolling conditions, the stress field and strain field were studied. During groove rolling, the distributions of stress and strain on the cross-section of the deformation zone was more uniform than those during flat rolling. Simulation results were good agreement with experiment data, and showed that semi-solid material was suitable for groove rolling.