Experimental optimization of deep drawing using response surface methodology

A ultrasonic vibration system with ram motion of two steps is developed to optimize the formability for thin workpiece at the end of forming. The deep drawing force and forming height can be predicted in view of optimizing the values of the working variables involved in the process parameters. A response surface methodology (RSM) based on design of experiments was used in order to minimize the forming force and maximum the forming height during the deep drawing process. Associated plots are shown to be efficient for a quick choice of the optimum values of the forming process parameters.