This project has been carried out in collaboration with the Department of Mechanical and
Manufacturing Engineering, with the purpose of developing the knowledge in creating a numerical
optimization algorithm that can cope with highly non linear functions in sheet metal forming.
An analysis of sheet metal processing has been performed with a focus on critical aspects in
this type of process. Further on, a study has been made in implementing optimization algorithm
and using a finite element software. Multiple models have been developed in the finite element
software and implementations of optimization algorithm are made. An analysis of the results is
performed, based on which has been concluded that the finite element simulations are within the
imposed limits. The optimization algorithm is proven to be stable, providing with an optimum
point for different simulations. It is proven that numerical optimization and simulations can be
an extremely effective tool in the sheet metal forming field. Based on the results of the report,
further implementations are recommended in order to improve the performance of the overall
process.