Microstructure-Based Numerical Modelling of Manufacturing Processes of Nanolayered Materials

Recent development in the field of numerical modelling of innovative manufacturing processes, in which nanolayered materials can be produced, is presented in the paper. Combination of the Angular Accumulative Drawing, continuous wire drawing and wire flattening were used to produce thin nanolayers that will be used for subsequent production of nanolayered metal strips using Accumulative Roll Bonding process. Proposed methodology combines microstructural aspects of deformation such as strain-induced precipitation processes and development of dislocation substructures. Additionally, multiscale modelling approach based on the 3D Digital Materials Representation was utilized to support experimental research and to investigate inhomogeneous material behaviour during deformation. Proposed methodology provides a possibility of forming materials, which are e.g. difficult to form in a conventional manner. Advantages and limitations of the proposed model are summarized and discussed with respect to its potential application to precipitation strengthened bcc nanolayered materials.