The use of simulations and the need of experiments in material processing

Publisher Summary Simulation of material processing giving microstructural, thermal, and mechanical evolution of the material in a component may be important for the design of structures as the influence of the manufacturing process on the in-service behavior can be accounted for. Simulation of material processing (SMP) can be used in design in two ways: as a mean for improving the manufacturing process itself, and in design of products. However, despite the strong utilization of computers and simulation tools it is more important than ever to have a sound experimental approach. Experimental data must be available for the used material models or boundary conditions of the process. They are also needed in the final verification of the computational model before it can be used to perform parametric studies or for improvement of a design. Simulation of material processing is about team work and requires expertise in material science, thermomechanics, computational techniques, and about the processes.