Evaluation of coefficient of friction in bulk metal forming

In this study an upper bound analysis for cylindrical “Barrel Compression Test” (BCT) is developed. BCT method is a very simple method which can be utilized in order to evaluate quantitatively the coefficient of friction by means of just one cylindrical specimen in an upsetting test. The method is checked by a series of finite element method (FEM) simulations and by means of the results of FEM simulations the method is modified.