Finite element simulation of the stress distribution of equal-cross section lateral extrusion

Equal-cross section lateral extrusion (ECSLE) is a special industrial process employed to make ultra-fine grain materials, and the structural change and properties of materials are strongly dependent on the stress–strain history of the process. The stress distribution of ECSLE has been simulated by finite element method in this paper, moreover, the factors which influence the stress distribution have been analyzed and discussed.