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Mahmoud Ebrahimi

Mahmoud Ebrahimi

Academic rank: Associate Professor
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Education: PhD.
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Research

Title
Effect of flow-forming parameters on surface quality, geometrical precision and mechanical properties of titanium tube
Type
JournalPaper
Keywords
Feed rate, Mandrel revolution, Thickness reduction, Surface quality, Geometrical precision, Mechanical properties
Year
2018
Journal PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART E-JOURNAL OF PROCESS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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Researchers Mahmoud Ebrahimi ، Kamal Hamed Tabei ، ،

Abstract

In this study, the flow-forming process for fabricating seamless thin-wall tubes is experimentally investigated on a commercially pure titanium sample. For this purpose, the influence of three processing parameters including feed rate, mandrel revolution, and thickness reduction is studied on the surface quality and geometrical accuracy of flow-formed tube. It is found that the feed rate increment results in more longitudinal displacement of the roller on the tube sample. This intern results in, more area of the material to be in contact with the roller during the tube revolution; hence, higher tube surface roughness. Also, surface finish and dimensional precision of spun tube are lessened by increment of the mandrel revolution due to the intensification of machine vibration. Additionally, increased reduction of wall thickness leads to the enlargement of diametral growth and the loss of roundness. Also, it will increase the resistance of the material flow, which results in the wave creation at the tube surface, thereby decreasing the surface quality of the spun sample.