Predicting the forming limit diagram of AA 5182-O

The prediction of a forming limit diagram (FLD) for aluminium alloy sheet using finite element analysis without implementing pre-defined geometrical imperfections or material imperfections is studied. The limit strains of the FLD are determined by applying a new proposed localization criterion in the dome stretching test. The elements just outside the necking area, where their major and minor principal strains have no simultaneous change after …