Modeling and dynamic simulation on engraving process of rotating band into rifled barrel using three different numerical methods

The FEM (finite element method), FEM-SPH (smoothed particle hydrodynamics method) adaptive coupling method and the coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian method (CEL) are introduced to simulate the engraving process. Eight-node hexahedral elements were mainly used to build the finite element models of the rotating band engraving into the gun barrel except in CEL simulation. In this case, the rotating band model and mesh are both built in ABAQUS in order to meet the requirements of CEL simulation. The simulation results include the deformation process of the rotating band, the motions of the projectile, the dynamic engraving resistance and the calculating efficiency were obtained, compared and analyzed. The advantages and disadvantages of numerical methods when simulating engraving process are discussed. The results show that the FEM-SPH adaptive coupling method and the CEL method have advantages for applications involving the simulation of the engraving process. The intent is to better understand the numerical methods and eventually broaden the utilizations in analyses of interior ballistics.