Mathematical simulation of seamless pipes extrusion and rational calibration of die

Abstract

Technology of seamless pipes production by extrusion enables to deform pipe workpieces made of low-plastic materials. However, low durability of the working instrument restricts the area of the technology application. The purpose of the work was to specify optimal parameters of technological processes of pipes extrusion. Minimization of energy and force parameters of the deformation zone and an increase of once-only metal deformation were accepted as criteria. They will enable to increase the presses productivity, increase durability of working instrument and accuracy of pipes geometric dimensions. A mathematical model of deformation zone and stressed state of pipe workpiece were elaborated. Influence of the die generatrix calibration and deformation zone parameters on the character of energy and force parameters change revealed. Dependence of energy and force parameters on the die calibration and geometric parameters of deformation zone for the press 50 MH was established. The results of mathematical simulation of pipes extrusion showed that along the whole deformation zone length, increase of metal flow speed results in an increase of tangential and normal stresses on the forming mandrel and calibrated die. The task of parametric optimization of die profile (calibration) was accomplished in interpretation of base variation Euler’s task for a determined functional of pipes extrusion. It was established that while the extrusion speed is increasing, the energy and force parameters of the deformation zone are getting pronounced dynamic character. At that, by optimization of die calibration, an increase of the extrusion press 50MH working instruments durability was reached, as follows: dies – by two times, mandrels – by 4 times, container bushes – by 40% and press-washers – by 2 times.