Standard Test Method for Determining Forming Limit Curves

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English

Published date

01-05-2023

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American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1This test method gives the procedure for constructing a forming limit curve (FLC) for a metallic sheet material by using a hemispherical deformation punch test and a uniaxial tension test to quantitatively simulate biaxial stretching and deep drawing processes.

1.1.1Fig. 1 shows an example of a forming limit curve on a schematic forming limit diagram (FLD).

FIG. 1Schematic Forming Limit Diagram

Note 1:The upper curve represents the forming limit curve. Strains below the lower curve do not occur during forming metallic sheet products in the most stamping press operations. Curves to the left of % e₂ = 0 are for constant area of the test specimen surface.

1.2FLCs are useful in evaluating press performance by metal fabrication strain analysis.

1.3The method applies to metallic sheet from 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) to 3.3 mm (0.130 in.).

1.4The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.5This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.6This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee	E 28
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	17
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM E 2218 : 2015

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