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Axisymmetric Modelling of Stretch Blow Moulding Using a Galerkin Mesh-Free Method

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Mesh-free methods are particularly suitable for material forming simulations, where application of the finite element method can be troublesome due to mesh distortion. This work involves the simulation of stretch blow moulding which is the main manufacturing process used to produce PET drink bottles, a market estimated to grow to $45 billion by the end of 2021. Due to the large deformation involved in the process, conventional finite element simulations can suffer from mesh related issues. This can require a re-meshing procedure and possible solution degradation. In this paper a Lagrangian mesh-free formulation is employed. Initial results confirm the effectiveness of mesh-free methods in simulating the free-blow process.

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  1. School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Queens University Belfast, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5AH, Northern Ireland

    Stephen Smith, Brian G. Falzon & Gary Menary

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Smith, S., Falzon, B.G., Menary, G. (2019). Axisymmetric Modelling of Stretch Blow Moulding Using a Galerkin Mesh-Free Method. In: Abdel Wahab, M. (eds) Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Numerical Modelling in Engineering . NME 2018. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2273-0_17

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