BENCHMARK - SCIENTIFIC SETTINGS and EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS

Aim of t he benchmark is to examine FEM codes capabilities and users’ knowledge in the simulation of extrusion trials which were carried out and monitored by conference organizers. The comparison of the “blind” simulations by the participants with the experimental results allow s users to check if their simulation settings are generally adequate to replicate the problem and soft ware house to verify the sensitivity of their solving methods. It is very important for us to remind that, due to the complexity of this matter, it would be useless to consider the benchmark as a contest: it is, instead, an opportuni ty to fix some points a bout the e veryday simulation practice, each participant wi th his own particular interest . I n this direction no winner will be awarded at the end of the conference because a clear comparison of code’s capabilities will visibly emerge.