What is it about?
The cross-section distortion and wall thinning are the most important defects which occur during the bending process of tubes. I analyzed these defects during the rotary draw bending process of aluminum alloy tubes by Finite Element simulation and experiments.
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Why is it important?
In general, the maximum cross-section distortion and maximum wall thinning are located at the middle of the bending angle, in the so called critical cross-section. My study shows that in the case of rotary draw bending process, due to nature of bending process, the two defects are located not in the critical cross-section and not in the same cross-section.
Perspectives
The knowing of the tube deformation mechanism during the bending process is the first requirement when trying to minimize undesirable phenomena, such as cross-section distortion and wall thinning. My goal in this field of study is to find constructive solutions to improve the quality of the final products obtained by bending of tubes.
Dr Lucian LAZARESCU
Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
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This page is a summary of: Numerical and experimental study on rotary draw bending of aluminium alloy tubes, International Review of Applied Sciences and Engineering, June 2011, Akademiai Kiado,
DOI: 10.1556/irase.2.2011.1.5.
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