Finite element strategy for glass sheet manufacture by creep forming

An original optimization strategy for creep forming is carried out by finite element thermodependent viscoplastic models. For reference design glass products, an optimum forming database is developed in two steps: the first step analyses feasibility, with elastic and viscoplastic finite element models, with regard to initial manufacture choices. With thermodependent viscoplastic finite element models, the second step leads to optimum forming parameters, concerning skeleton bending radii and/or non-homogeneous heating adjustments.