Cold Forming Metal Forming FEA (Finite Element) Simulation: Sheet Metal Forming, Hot Forging, Open Die Forging, Roll Forming, Extrusion and Heat Treatment with Ansys, Abaqus, LS-Dyna and Simufact

Regarding cold forming, it is true that it is restricted to easily formable materials, or materials that can be easily transferred into a formable microstructural state. This is because cold forming involves applying pressure to a material at room temperature, which can cause it to deform plastically. If the material is too hard or brittle, it may not be able to withstand the required deformation without cracking or breaking. Therefore, materials such as aluminum, copper, and low-carbon steels are commonly used in cold forming processes.