Magnetic Pulse Forming: Simulation and Experiments for high-speed forming processes

International audienceIn this paper we review the latest developments on high-speed forming at the Centre for Material Forming (CEMEF). We have developed a 3D Finite Elements analysis toolbox for the simulation of Electromagnetic forming (EMF) within the frame of the software FORGE. At the same time we have recently acquired an EMF machine to study the behavior of materials at high deformation speeds. We describe the modeling strategy for the simulation package together with some results for a ring expansion case. We also present the experimental settings and some preliminary results for a direct free forming of flat metal sheet