Hi,
I am basically a Mechanical engineer, did specialization in press tool design, have experience in metal stamping more than 15 years. I am familiar with fracture theory, both theoritically & practically. I made toolings for material upto 6mm thckness of various grades and have a good tool shop to support the experiments required. Therefore, we can test the effect of various elements ( like punch & die clearance, blank holding force etc.) affecting the shearing edge.
I have not done the FEA analysis in this area. But hope to create the model as you have requested.
Look forward to work with you in this project.
Thanks & regards.
Shanmugaraj, R