Analytical and experimental study on lateral extrusion of cross fittings with a lost core

• Autorzy: Ohashi T. , Ito H. , Shinozaki K. , Ito S. , Watari H.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: The authors discuss deform mechanism of lateral extrusion process with a lost core for cross fittings. Outline of the is as follows: At first, cavity of pipe, or channel material, is filled up by liquid of low temperaturę melting material, for instances, low temperature melting alloy, ice (or water) and wax. Then low temperature melting material is solidified to be a soluble core of pipe. Authors call this soluble core the ‘lost core [1-4].’ The third, the material is compressed longitudinally as a composite billet, and extruded for lateral direction. After deformation, low temperature melting material is melted and removed. The authors think the process is suitable for production of cross-fittings because such the product has constant sections for lateral direction. Design/methodology/approach: The authors have examined the process with experiments [1] and numerical analysis with ANSYS9.0. Findings: The feature of the process is revealed. Extrusion defect is caused at the center of the cross on the inner wall of the pipe because of volume constancy when the branch diameter close to the initial pipe diameter. In such the case, contact between pipe and die surface is unstable and the branch part is not stretched enough, then it causes wrinkles. In such the case, it is better to provide more pressure against the head of branch projection. Research limitations/implications: In future work, the effect of the relationship amongst mechanical properties of the pipe and lost core is to be examined. In addition, the authors will seek better material for the lost core that is cheaper, easier to remove, clean and safer for the man and environment. Practical implications: Throughout the above research, authors conclude the suggested process is useful for making cross fittings, and the process can be useful on the other hollow products. Originality/value: The above result helps design of the economical process for fittings. The process requires only simple equipments.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

plastic forming; forging; extrusion; hollow product

PL

kształtowanie plastyczne; kucie; wytłaczanie; produkt wydrążony

• Wydawca: International OCSCO World Press
• Czasopismo: Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
• Rocznik: 2006
• Tom: Vol. 18, nr 1-2
• Strony: 399--402
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 15 poz., rys., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Ohashi T.

• Digital Manufacturing Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, 1-2-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8564, Japan

autor

Ito H.

• Digital Manufacturing Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, 1-2-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8564, Japan

autor

Shinozaki K.

• Digital Manufacturing Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, 1-2-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8564, Japan

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Ito S.

• Digital Manufacturing Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, 1-2-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8564, Japan

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Watari H.

• Oyama National College of Technology, 771 Nakakuki, Oyama, Tochigi 323-0806, Japan

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