Assignment (Forging)

The forging force, F, in an open-die forging operation on a solid

cylindrical piece:

Yf : flow stress of the material, stress required to continue plastic

deformation of the work-piece at a particular true strain.
: coefficient of friction,
r and h: radius and height of the work-piece

Problem1: Using open-die forging operation, a solid cylindrical piece of 304 stainless
steel having 100 mm dia x 72 mm height is reduced in the height to 60 mm at room
temperature. Assuming the coefficient of friction as 0.22, calculate the forging force at
the end of stroke
Problem: A solid cylindrical slug made of 304 stainless steel is 150 mm in diameter
and 100 mm high. It is reduced in height by 50% at room temperature by open-die
forging with flat dies. Assuming that the coefficient of friction is 0.2, calculate the
forging force at the end of the stroke.

Use the graph for flow stress