The Numerical Simulation on Hollow Part's Precise Sizing Process With Cross-wedge Rolling

The hollow parts formed with cross-wedge rolling (CWR) have a wide application in many fields, such as architecture and automobile, etc. But the finished configuration of part’s cross section was always ellipse and it was hard to make it satisfied with traditional forming process. This paper proposed a FEM model of hollow workpiece of CWR in the sizing process, and simulated the deformation condition using the ANSYS program. Three kinds of parts with different wall thickness were calculated. Some stress and strain fields of the deformed hollow parts at various conditions are gained. The influence of wall thickness on the distribution of stress and strain was analyzed. The paper also found two phenomena, which never have been seen at traditional experiment, and author tried to give some explanations. The ANSYS program provided the relationship between the tolerance of the deformed workpiece and the deforming parameter. It is helpful to design the sizing dies of a new precise forming process of hollow parts on the CWR. The new process that designed through the information of FEM improved the accuracy of hollow parts on CWR. It proved the validity and practicability of numerical simulation.

Three Dimension Rigid-plastic Finite Element Simulation for Two-Roll Cross-wedge Rolling Process

Cross-wedge rolling (CWR) is a metal process of ro ta ry forming. To produce a part, one cylindrical billet should be placed between t wo counterrotating and wedge-shape dies, which move tangentially relative each other. The billet suffers plastic deformation (essentially, localized compressio n) during its rotation between the rotating dies. Compared to other numerical si mulation methods, the finite element method (FEM) has advantages in solving gene ral problems with complex shapes of the formed parts. In cross-wedge rolling, t here are four stages in the workpiece deformation process, namely knifing, guidi ng, stretching and sizing stage. It is time-consuming and expensive to design t he CWR process by trial and error method. The application of numerical simul ation for the CWR process will help engineers to efficiently improve the process development. Tselikov, Hayama, Jain and Kobayashi, and Higashimo applied the sl ip-line theory in study of CWR process analysis. Zb.pater studied CWR process i ncluding upsetting by upper-bound method. The above numerical simulation were b ased on the two-dimensional plain-strain assumption ignored the metal flow in workpiece axial direction. Therefore, the complex three-dimensional stress and deformation involved in CWR processes were not presented. Compared to other nume rical simulation methods, the finite element method (FEM) has advantages in solv ing general problems with complex shapes of the formed parts. As yet, a few 3-D finite element simulation studies on CWR process have been reported in literatu res. In this paper, the process of cross wedge rolling (CWR) has been simulated and analyzed by 3D rigid-plastic finite element method. Considering the charact eristic of CWR, the static implicit FEM program is selected. The models proposed in this study uses the commercial code DEFORM 3D to simulate the CWR process. T his is an implicit Lagrangian finite element code, which includes many new enhan cements functions. A new method of utilizing multiple processors using the MPI s tandard has been implemented. Automatic switching between the two different defo rmation solvers (Sparse Solver and Conjugate Gradient Solver) has also been impl emented in order to increase the speed of simulations. In this paper, all stages in CWR process are simulated to be able to closely understand and analyze the a ctual CWR process. For simulating all forming stages in CWR process, the dynam ic adaptive remeshing technology for tetrahedral solid elements was applied. T he stress distributions in cross section of forming workpiece are analyzed to in terpret fracture or rarefaction in the center of workpiece. Authors also analyze d the time-torque curve and the laws of load changing.

Effect of cross wedge rolling on the microstructure of GH4169 alloy

The metal microstructure during the hot forming process has a significant effect on the mechanical properties of final products. To study the microstructural evolution of the cross wedge rolling （CWR） process, the microstructural model of GH4169 alloy was programmed into the user subroutine of DEFORM-3D by FORTRAN. Then, a coupled thermo-mechanical and microstructural simulation was performed under different conditions of CWR, such as area reduction, rolling temperature, and roll speed. Comparing experimental data with simulation results, the difference in average grain size is from 11.2% to 33.4% so it is verified that the mierostructural model of GH4169 alloy is reliable and accurate. The fine grain of about 12-15 p.m could be obtained by the CWR process, and the grain distribution is very homogeneous. For the symmetry plane, increasing the area reduction is helpful to refine the grain and the value should be around 61%. Moreover, when the roiling temperature changes from 1000 to 1100℃ and the roll speed from 6 to 10 r.min-1, the grain size of the rolled piece decreases first and then increases. The temperature may be better to choose the value around 1050℃ and the speed less than 10 r-min-1.

Mechanism of necking defect of 6082 aluminium alloy rolled by cross-wedge rolling method based on material thermal properties

Necking defects have long troubled the application of cross-wedge rolling technology in aluminium alloy shaft parts.To accurately predict necking defects,new judgement conditions are established based on the thermal performance of 6082 aluminium alloy.The limit-sectional shrinkage without necking defects is achieved by combining theoretical calculation and finite-element model analysis,which couples heat transfer and deformation.In this paper,a 6082 aluminium alloy extruded rod with a 40 mm diameter rolled at a preheated temperature of 500℃and a rolling angular velocity of 1 rad/s is taken as an example.The simulation and experimental results show that necking defects do not occur on the rolled pieces if the sectional shrinkage is below the limit-sectional shrinkage but will occur when the sectional shrinkage is above it.The results prove that the prediction model of necking defects in cross-wedge rolling of 6082 aluminum alloy is feasible,and this research provides a theoretical basis for the qualified aluminum alloy shafts produced by the cross-wedge rolling.

Evolution of microstructure of aluminum alloy hollow shaft in cross wedge rolling without mandrel

During the process of cross wedge rolling of aluminum alloy hollow shaft, the evolution of its microstructure has an important influence on the mechanical properties of the rolled piece. In order to obtain the microstructure evolution law of aluminum alloy hollow shaft in cross wedge rolling without mandrel, a finite element model is constructed through the finite element software Deform-3D. The influences of rolling temperature, sectional shrinkage,spreading angle and forming angle on the average grain size of rolled piece are studied by numerical simulation of microstructure evolution. The cellular automata method reveals the inherent relationship between the process parameters and the evolution of the microstructure, and provides a reference for optimizing the rolling process parameters of aluminum alloy hollow shafts and improving the forming quality. The results show that the average grain size of the rolled piece increases with the increase of the rolling temperature, decreases with the increase of the sectional shrinkage,and decreases first and then increases with the increase of the spreading angle, and changes little with the increase of the forming angle.

Finite element analysis and experiment on multi-wedge cross wedge rolling for asymmetric stepped shaft of C45

A rigid-plastic finite element method(FEM) simulation model for a multi-wedge cross wedge rolling(MCWR) was developed to analyze an asymmetric stepped shaft. To evaluate the MCWR process and better understand its deformation characteristics, the material flowing mechanisms, temperature distributions, strain and rolling force were analyzed. The correctness of the finite element simulation is experimentally verified. Numerical simulations and experiments led to the following conclusions: when α=36° and β=7.5°, the quality of the work piece can be significantly improved. Finally, the development of the asymmetric stepped shaft is applied to industrial production.

Influence of process parameters on the microstructural evolution of a rear axle tube during cross wedge rolling

In the shaping process of cross wedge rolling（CWR）, metal undergoes a complex microstructural evolution, which affects the quality and mechanical properties of the product. Through secondary development of the DEFORM-3D software, we developed a rigid plastic finite element model for a CWR-processed rear axle tube, coupled with thermomechanical and microstructural aspects of workpieces. Using the developed model, we investigated the microstructural evolution of the CWR process. Also, the influence of numerous parameters, including the initial temperature of workpieces, the roll speed, the forming angle, and the spreading angle, on the grain size and the grain-size uniformity of the rolled workpieces was analyzed. The numerical simulation was verified through rolling and metallographic experiments. Good agreement was obtained between the calculated and experimental results, which demonstrated the reliability of the model constructed in this work.

随动辊压型低应力精密断料教学实验平台开发

为了增强学生对先进成形装备及低应力精密断料技术的理解,开发了随动辊压型低应力精密断料教学实验平台。该实验平台综合利用机械设计、传感器技术及计算机控制技术,将应力集中效应和随动辊压技术引入管料的精密分离断料工序中,设计了管料断面质量评价方法,对带有V型槽的45#钢及304不锈钢管料进行了裂纹可控式低应力精密下料实验,验证了断料效果。该实验平台不仅使低应力断料过程更加直观,还提升了学生对低应力精密成形技术的认识,增强了学生对“机械制造工程基础”“切削原理与刀具”及“先进制造技术”等课程的学习兴趣。

基于连续损伤力学的楔横轧芯部损伤建模及预测

楔横轧因存在芯部损伤累积行为而容易形成芯部疏松缺陷,准确预测芯部损伤形成条件对楔横轧轴类件高性能制造具有重要意义。开展了不同条件下的热拉伸试验,得到了影响材料损伤的主要因素;基于连续损伤力学,提出了耦合温度、应变速率和应力三轴度的损伤本构模型;开展了不同断面收缩率的楔横轧试验,标定了损伤本构模型的材料断裂阈值,并验证了损伤模型的预测精度;利用该模型预测了断面收缩率、展宽角、成形角对芯部损伤的影响规律,为参数选择提供参考。研究结果表明:温度、应变速率及应力三轴度都显著影响材料损伤行为,所建立的耦合损伤本构模型能较好地预测楔横轧芯部的损伤演化过程;楔横轧芯部损伤与成形角成反比,与展宽角和断面收缩率成正比,各参数影响程度由小到大依次为断面收缩率、展宽角、成形角。

楔横轧齿轮轴轴齿一体化成形机理研究

为实现齿轮轴短流程高效精确制造,本文创新了楔横轧齿轮轴一体化成形方法。在分析齿形塑性成形原理基础上,综合出加工模具的主要参数,得出了满足分齿条件的参数公式,设计出齿轮轴楔横轧模具;通过Deform软件对齿形模具进入加工过程的阶段进行了仿真,得到齿形模具于阶梯轴第1阶段展宽段进入加工成品质量最佳。在此基础上进行仿真,分析其应力场、应变场以及温度场,进而阐明齿轴一体化楔横轧成形机理。仿真与实验结果比较表明:误差在8.2%以下,验证了仿真结果的可靠性。本文研究结果为实现齿轴一体化精确短流程成形奠定了理论基础。

Research and industrialization of near-net rolling technology used in shaft parts

Shaft part rolling is an efficient and green near- net shaping technology offering many advantages, includ- ing high production efficiency, high material utilization rate, high product quality, and excellent production environment. In this paper, the features of shaft part rolling are introduced along with the working principles of two main shaft part rolling technologies, namely, cross wedge rolling （CWR） and skew rolling （SR）. In relation to this technology, some R＆D achievements gained by the University of Science and Technology Beijing are summarized. Finally, the latest developments in shaft part rolling are presented, including SR steel bails, precise forming of camshaft blank by CWR, SR phosphorous copper balls at room temperature, and CWR hollow axle sleeve. Although the shaft part rolling technology has been widely used in China, it only accounts for about 15% of applicable parts at present. Nevertheless, this technology has broad application prospects.

One-way successive plate cross wedge rolling machine

In our last paper(Sci China Ser E-Tech Sci,2009,52(11):3117-3121) we designed the precision forming machine with rolling plate CWR(cross wedge rolling).This kind of machine colligates the advantages of high rigidity and small floor space for roller CWR machine and those of simple die manufacture and high precision for plate CWR machine.At the same time,it abandons the shortcomings of complex die manufacture and poor precision for roller CWR machine,and those of poor rigidity and large floor space for plate CWR machine.During rolling,the upper and lower rolling plates of the machine make reciprocating slide toward or away from each other,so the inertial forces should be overcome,which will cause great energy loss,besides,large floor space is needed when the rolled workpiece is large.In order to solve the above problems,this paper presents the one-way successive plate CWR machine,whose rolling plates need not make reciprocating slide.Hence,it has high energy utilization efficiency and production efficiency.Furthermore,the roll scale can be removed automatically.In particular,the machine can produce large axisymmetrical workpieces.

Analysis of Metal Forming in Two-Roll Cross Wedge Rolling Process Using Finite Element Method

A simulation model for two-roll cross wedge rolling （CWR） was presented by using three-dimensional rigid-plastic finite element method （FEM）. The whole forming process of CWR, including knifing zone, guiding zone, stretching zone, and sizing zone, was simulated using the model in which dynamic adaptive remeshing technology for tetrahedral solid elements was used to fix element distortion. Based on the simulation results, the distributions of metal flow field, strain field, and damage field, and the geometry of the workpiece＇s end were analyzed. These results could provide theoretical guidance for realizing net shaping and reasonable design of tools.

Precision forming machine with rolling plate cross wedge rolling

Roller cross wedge rolling(CWR)machines have high rigidity, but sector dies are difficult to process. Plate CWR machines have low rigidity and need large floor space, but plate dies are easy to process. Neither roller CWR machine nor plate CWR machine can produce larger workpieces. Based on the above conclusions, this paper presents the mechanical principle of the precision forming machine with rolling plate CWR. Then, its design principle and machine construction are presented. There are a top press roller above the upper sliding plate and a bottom press roller under the lower sliding plate. The press rollers make rolling contact with the sliding plates. The plate dies are mounted on the upper and lower sliding plates, respectively. Furthermore, the axes of both press rollers and centerline of work-piece always keep in the identical vertical plane during forming process. These make the machine retain advantages of high rigidity for roller CWR machine and simpleness of manufacturing dies for plate CWR machine, and abandon defects of poor rigidity for plate CWR machine and difficulty of manufac-turing dies for roller CWR machine. Moreover, the machine can produce larger workpieces.

Cross-Wedge Rolling of Shafts With an Eccentric Step

A new concept for forming eccentric shafts on the basis of the cross-wedge rolling （CWR） process was presented. This concept was based on the application of special guides, which, by acting on a billet, lead to its controlled movement in the vertical direction. This movement made possible eccentric cutting of tools into the billet. FEM calculations and experimental rolling tests clearly confirmed the effectiveness of the proposed forming method.

Multi-Wedge Cross Rolling of Balls

The multi-wedge cross rolling process of forming balls is described. The process tool for rolling 8 balls with a diameter of 35 mm is presented. The course of the rolling process, distributions of forming forces as well as maps of effective strain and temperature in the obtained balls are presented by finite element modeling （FEM）. Ex- perimental tests of simultaneous forming of 4 balls with a diameter of 22 mm conducted in laboratory conditions at Lublin University of Technology have proved that the balls obtained in multi-wedge cross rolling are of good quality and can therefore be used in both ball mills and rolling bearings.

Novel evaluation method for metal workability during cross wedge rolling process

This study presents a novel method using a disk-like sample to assess the workability of metal during the cross wedge rolling(CWR)process.Using this method,we can quantitatively evaluate the moment destruction which occurs at the center of the sample during CWR.In this study,45 steel was selected to demonstrate the proposed method.Firstly,we designed a model for the tools and sample,conducted finite element simulations to analyze the distribution regulations of metal flow,stress,and strain,and evaluated the relationship between the damage and moving distance of the tool during the forming process.Then,we obtained the optimal deformation temperature range,rolling speed,and geometry parameters for the tool.Finally,experiments were conducted from 20℃ to 1200℃ to verify the accuracy of the developed model.It was demonstrated that the model was significantly accurate in accessing the workability of 45 steel in the CWR process.The proposed method could be generalized to investigate the CWR process for other materials,such as aluminum alloys,superalloys,titanium alloys,etc.

GH2132高温合金本构模型及大断面收缩率楔横轧成形研究

采用Gleeble-3800热模拟试验机对GH2132高温合金进行等温恒应变速率压缩实验,获取该合金在变形温度900~1100℃、应变速率0.01~10 s^(-1)范围内的真应力-应变曲线。对所得流动应力曲线进行摩擦与绝热修正,以消除试样热变形过程的绝热温升效应以及和砧子与试样间接触摩擦作用对实验结果的影响后,建立了考虑应变补偿的Arrhenius型本构模型。误差分析结果表明,其相对平均绝对误差不超过7%,可用于该合金高温变形行为研究。分析了具有大断面收缩率特征的GH2132合金楔横轧轧件的成形过程模拟,进一步验证了所建本构模型的准确性,为GH2132高温合金楔横轧工艺开发奠定了基础。

Effect of tempering on bonding characteristics of cross wedge rolling 42CrMo/Q235 laminated shafts

To further improve the comprehensive properties of 42CrMo/Q235 laminated shafts produced by cross wedge rolling.theheat treatment of the shafts was studied.Tensile and bending tests were carried out to compare the changes in mechanicalproperties before and after heat treatment.The results showed that the interfacial bonding strength increased most aftertempering at 350℃for 45 min.The microstructure of the interface was observed using a digital microscope.The resultsshowed that the dispersed oxides on the interface were basically eliminated by using the scheme of tempering at 350 cand holding for 45 min.The reasons for the change in mechanical properties were explained from the point of theinterfacial microstructure.Scanning electron microscopy was used to analyze the micro-morphology of the tensile fracture.lt was observed that after tempering at 350℃and holding for 45 min,the dimple holes became larger and deeper,and thestructure of fracture became more uniform and stable.From the point of the tensile fracture morphology.the reasons for thechange in mcchanical propcrties wcrc explained as well.

Influence of process parameters on interracial tensile strength of crosswedge rolling of 42CrMo/Q235 laminated shafts

Through rolling experiments and interfacial tensile strength tests of cross-wedge rolled laminated shafts of 42CrMo/Q235 composites, the influence of process parameters, including forming angle, spreading angle, area reduction, rolling temperature and core material diameter on the interfacial shear strength was analyzed. The results show that the sequence of process parameters in order of greatest influence on interfacial tensile strength was rolling temperature, area reduction, core material diameter, forming angle and spreading angle. At the interface of the combined materials, tensile strength decreased as forming angle and spreading angle increased, whereas the tensile strength first increased and then decreased as area reduction, rolling temperature and core material diameter increased.