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A theoretical model for roller-shape design of three-roller continuous and synchronous calibration process of ovality
Xueying Huang1,2, JinPing Gu3
1School of Digital Technology and Engineering, Ningbo University of Finance and Economics, Ningbo City, 315175, People's Republic of China. huangxueying@nbufe.edu.cn.
Abstract:
Large thin-walled pipes are particularly suitable for oil and gas transport and auxiliary pipes in cold areas or deep sea-beds. At present, the rounding and straightening processes are completed independently, and the theoretical model for roller-shape design is analyzed only in a single direction. To solve this problem, a theoretical model for roller-shape design of three-roller continuous and synchronous adjusting straightness and ovality process for large thin-walled pipes is established. The established model is verified by numerical simulation and experimental research using 304 stainless steel pipes. The results show that the three roller-shape design schemes, including three-section, four-section and five-section, proposed based on the theoretical model, can obtain qualified formed pipes. Based on the model, the residual ovality, residual straightness and maximum residual stress of the three roller-shape schemes are discussed. The residual straightness can reach within 0.2%, and the residual ovality can reach within 1%. It verifies the applicability of the model and the feasibility of the process. The model can provide a theoretical basis for presetting the process parameters and optimizing the roller-shape.
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