Efficient finite element simulation of cold rolled strip coiling process considering additional contact deformation between layers

When analyzing the strip coiling process, the finite element (FE) method is closer to the actual working conditions compared to the analytical method. However, due to the large number of strip elements and contact elements, it often leads to problems such as long-time consumption and non-convergence. Meanwhile, traditional FE methods are still unable to solve the problem of additional contact deformation between layers. Therefore, in order to overcome the shortcomings of the above methods, the FE software MSC Marc is used to establish a strip coiling model. The distribution pattern of interlayer friction and contact stress are analyzed to propose a new step-by-step bonding FE model, which greatly reduces the computing time. Through laminated compression experiments, the variation curve between additional contact deformation and pressure is obtained. The curve is introduced into the gasket elements to consider the additional contact deformation between the layers, and the effect of additional contact deformation between the layers on the stress of the coil and the pressure on the mandrel is studied. Finally, the analytical solution is compared with the FE solution proposed in this paper, and the errors generated by the analytical method are analyzed.