Temperature and plastic strain dependent Chaboche model for 316 L used in simulation of cold pilgering

Abstract Cold pilgering is a complex forming process used to produce seamless tubes, posing significant challenges in material modeling due to its non-proportional loading history and extensive accumulated plastic strain. In this study, a temperature- and plastic strain-dependent Chaboche model for 316 L stainless steel was developed and calibrated. To simulate the complex loading conditions, unique alternating compression-compression tests were conducted, and the model parameters were optimized accordingly. The calibrated model was integrated into a thermo-mechanical finite element simulation of the cold pilgering process, resulting in improved accuracy in predicting stress-strain responses and yield stress evolution. Close agreement with experimental tensile tests of the final tube was demonstrated, illustrating the model’s capability to predict hardening behavior during cold pilgering. Valuable insights and a practical modeling approach for enhancing the simulation and optimization of cold pilgering processes are provided by this work.