Bhujangrao, TrunalVeiga, FernandoPenalva, MariluzCostas, AdrianaRuiz, Cristina2022-01-25Bhujangrao , T , Veiga , F , Penalva , M , Costas , A & Ruiz , C 2022 , ' Three-Dimensional Finite Element Modelling of Sheet Metal Forming for the Manufacture of Pipe Components: Symmetry Considerations : Symmetry Considerations ' , Symmetry , vol. 14 , no. 2 , 228 , pp. 228 . https://doi.org/10.3390/sym140202282073-8994researchoutputwizard: 11556/1291Publisher Copyright: © 2022 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.The manufacture of parts by metal forming is a widespread technique in sectors such as oil and gas and automotives. It is therefore important to make a research effort to know the correct set of parameters that allow the manufacture of correct parts. This paper presents a process analysis by means of the finite element model. The use case presented in this paper is that of a 3-m diameter pipe component with a thickness of 22 mm. In this type of application, poor selection of process conditions can result in parts that are out of tolerance, both in dimensions and shape. A 3D finite element model is made, and the symmetry of the tube section generated in 2D is analysed. As a novelty, an analysis of the process correction as a function of the symmetrical deformation of the material in this case in the form of a pipe is carried out. The results show a correct fitting of the model and give guidelines for manufacturing.16275726enginfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessThree-Dimensional Finite Element Modelling of Sheet Metal Forming for the Manufacture of Pipe Components: Symmetry Considerations: Symmetry Considerationsjournal article10.3390/sym14020228Finite element modellingSymmetry assessmentsSteelMaterial deformationFinite element modellingSymmetry assessmentsSteelMaterial deformationSheet metal formingComputer Science (miscellaneous)Chemistry (miscellaneous)General MathematicsPhysics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)Project IDinfo:eu-repo/grantAgreement/EC/H2020/958303/EU/Closed-loop digital pipeline for a flexible and modular manufacturing of large components/PENELOPEinfo:eu-repo/grantAgreement/EC/H2020/958303/EU/Closed-loop digital pipeline for a flexible and modular manufacturing of large components/PENELOPEFunding InfoThe authors acknowledge the funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 958303.The authors acknowledge the funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 958303.http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85124082065&partnerID=8YFLogxK