A strength and durability initial stress simulation synthesis method for the stamping-welding-aging process of a sheet metal structure
摘要
This study addresses the residual stresses generated during multi-process chains—including stamping, welding, and aging—in the manufacturing of automotive chassis components. An integrated method for synthesizing and simulating initial stresses is proposed. By developing a coupled simulation workflow and an efficient stress mapping algorithm, the multi-process residual stress fields are systematically synthesized. Bench test validation demonstrates that this method significantly improves the accuracy of fatigue life predictions, revealing that welding-induced residual stress is the dominant factor affecting fatigue damage. The approach provides an effective solution for durability design and process optimization of chassis components.