Modeling Aspects of High Velocity Impact of Particles in Cold Spraying by Explicit Finite Element Analysis

In this study, cold spay particle impact behavior of a typical copper material is examined using ABAQUS finite element analysis software. Various combinations of calculation settings are explored, such as element type, adaptive meshing, contact interaction, and material damage, with the main focus on element distortion and its effect on output. The influence of mesh size on modeling accuracy is also discussed as are fundamental aspects of modeling cold spray particle deformation.