Development of 3D modeling technology for manufacturing finned ribbons from heat-resistant steels

Abstract

The process of shaping a workpiece by a tool using the rolling method is, from the geometric point of view, a process of interaction of two conjugate surfaces. The technology of rolling finned stainless steel ribbons is close to the technology of shaping details by cutting. However, the problems of its practical implementation in the well-known papers analyzing this issue are practically not considered. As a result of the analysis of conjugate surfaces profiling methods in relation to the problem, it was concluded that it seems urgent to develop a methodology for the formation of corrugated ribbon based on 3D modeling use. The implementation of this methodology includes the creation of solid models of the product and the tool, as well as computer simulation of their shaping processes using rolling method. So, at the first stage, a 3D model of finned ribbon was developed, which was then used to produce a profile of a rolling tool. The modeling of this profile was carried out on the basis of the proposed software package in the CAD environment. The created theoretical model of the tool profile was replaced from the technological point of view by a rectilinear profile. To carry out the analysis of the obtained results, the inverse shaping problem was solved - according to the corrected profile of the tool, real profile of the corrugated ribbon is obtained. Computer modeling of extruded volumes in the process of shaping was performed. The analysis of qualitative and quantitative parameters of the extruded volumes made it possible to give recommendations on setting the increment of the tool motion parameter. Based on the results of the studies, profile parameters of the roller are assigned for its practical implementation. The proposed methodology, based on 3D-modeling, allowed to develop a technology for manufacturing finned ribbons from heat-resistant steels by rolling with high productivity, accuracy and stability of the sizes obtained.