复杂断面空心型材的双级分流模挤压过程模拟分析

对于非对称断面、大壁厚且空心的复杂断面空心铝型材,采用常规分流模挤压时很难平衡金属流速,型材挤出后经常产生弯曲或扭拧现象。为此,提出了在常规分流模前增加一级分流模,使传统的分流-焊合-成形的3个阶段变为预分流-分流-焊合-成形的4个阶段,进而达到平衡金属流速目的。研究结果表明:双级分流模比常规分流模挤压时金属流动均匀性得到了改善;各孔金属流速平均值为6.41 mm·s-1,方差为0.2511且降低了65%;挤压温度场分布均匀,温差在7~12℃之间范围内,抵消了温差不均匀的影响;焊合室内静水压力平均值约为290 MPa,模芯周围静水压力分布均匀,模芯不易发生移动。     

Numerical Simulation and Experimental Study on Porthole Die Extrusion Process of LZ91 Mg-Li AlloyEI北大核心CSCD

Porthole die extrusion is the dominant process to produce hollow profiles due to its high productivity and capacity in producing complex profiles. In this study, the finite element simulation model of porthole die extrusion of LZ91 Mg-Li alloy was established. The effects of extrusion ratio on strain, temperature and flow velocity were studied, and the welding quality was quantitatively evaluated by means of J criterion. The experiments of porthole die extrusion were carried out by varying extrusion ratios. The microstructures of as-cast, homogenized and extruded LZ91 Mg-Li alloy were examined. The results show that the materials near the bridge surface and at the bottom of the bridge have large deformation, while the materials inside the portholes have small deformation. Moreover, with the increase of extrusion ratio, the effective strain of material is increased. Due to the heat generated by plastic deformation and the heat dissipation caused by profile cooling, the temperature of the material on the top of bridge is increased, while that of the material near the die exit becomes lower. The welding quality in the central area of weld seam is lower than that in the edge area of weld seam. With the increase of extrusion ratio, the welding quality is improved. More nucleation is generated in welding zone due to its large strain, resulting in the formation of fine grains. However, the dynamic recrystallization is not complete in the matrix zone, and some coarse grains still remain. Moreover, the material temperature becomes higher with high extrusion ratio, and the phenomenon of grain growth is observed.     

Non-steady FE analysis on porthole dies extrusion of aluminum harmonica-shaped tube

According to the rigid-viscoplasticity finite element method, the porthole die extrusion process of an aluminum harmonica-shaped tube was successfully simulated based on software Deform-3D. The distribution of stress field, effective strain field, velocity field and temperature field during the extrusion process were discussed and the metal flow in welding extrusion was analyzed. The simulation results show that the material flow velocities in the bearing exit are non-uniform with the originally designed die and the forepart of the profile is not neat or even. Aiming at solving this problem, the modification method of die structure was improved. The result shows that the uniform material flow velocities in the die exit and a perfect extruded are obtained by modification bearing length.     

新能源汽车电池架空心铝型材挤压模设计

针对新能源汽车电池架空心铝型材,设计分流挤压模,结合有限元模拟技术获得铝型材挤压过程中铝合金的流动速度分布情况。分析模拟得到的数据,针对铝合金挤出速度的不均匀性,对模具的芯模结构提出改进方案,改进后的模拟结果显示型材出口处金属流速均匀,试模试验与有限元模拟结果相符,为相关型材的模具结构设计和改进提供了指导。     

分流组合模挤压铝合金口琴管的数值模拟

采用刚粘塑性有限元法,在DEFORM-3D有限元商业软件上成功实现了铝合金口琴管分流组合模挤压过程的三维数值模拟,获得了分流组合模挤压过程中材料的流动规律,挤压力、应力场、应变场和温度场的分布,以及模具出口处金属流速的分布情况。通过数值模拟发现,型材出口流速不均匀,造成端面不齐,对此,提出了模具修改方案,通过调节模具工作带的长度,实现了型材挤压出口流速均匀的目的,从而保障了型材的产品质量。模拟结果为模具的优化设计及工艺参数的选取提供了理论参考。     

Isothermal extrusion speed curve design for porthole die of hollow aluminium profile based on PID algorithm and finite element simulations

The isothermal extrusion process of hollow aluminium profile was investigated using incremental proportional–integral–derivative (PID) control algorithm and finite element simulations. The range of extrusion speed was determined by considering the maximum extrusion load and production efficiency. By taking the optimal solution temperature of the secondary phase as the target temperature, the extrusion speed–stroke curve for realizing the isothermal extrusion of the aluminium profile was obtained. Results show that in the traditional constant extrusion speed process, the average temperature of the cross-section of the aluminium profile at the die exit rapidly increases and then slowly rises with the increase in ram displacement. As the extrusion speed increases, the temperature difference at the die exit of the profile along the extrusion direction increases. The exit temperature difference between the front and back ends of the extrudate along the extrusion direction obtained by adopting isothermal extrusion is about 6.9 °C. Furthermore, the heat generated by plastic deformation and friction during extrusion is balanced with the heat transfer from the workpiece to the container, porthole die and external environment.     

Investigation on Effects of Die Orifice Layout on Three-Hole Porthole Extrusion of Aluminum Alloy 6063 Tubes

Currently, with the increasing demand of high production output, much attention is paid to the research and development of multi-hole extrusion die. However, owing to the complexity of multi-hole porthole extrusion technology, it has not been applied widely in practice for the production of aluminum profiles, especially for porthole die with an odd number of die orifices. The purpose of this study is to design a three-hole porthole die for producing an aluminum tube and to optimize the location of die orifices based on computer-aided design and engineering. First, three-hole extrusion dies for different locations of die orifices are designed. Then, extrusion processes with different multi-hole porthole dies are simulated by means of HyperXtrude. Through numerical simulation, metal flow, temperature distribution, welding pressure, extrusion load, and die stress, etc. could be obtained, and the effects of the location of die orifices on extrusion process are investigated. With the increasing distance between die orifice and extrusion center (described as eccentricity ratio), metal flow becomes nonhomogeneous, and twisting or bending deformation of profile occurs, but the welding pressure rises, which improves the welding quality of profiles. However, the required extrusion force, billet and die temperature, die displacement, and stress induce no significant changes. In comparison with the extrusion force during single-hole porthole extrusion, there is 18.5% decrease of extrusion force during three-hole porthole extrusion. Finally, design rules for this kind of multi-hole extrusion dies are summarized.     

FEM simulation of aluminum extrusion process in porthole die with pockets

In order to investigate the effects of pockets in the porthole die on the metal flow, temperature at the die bearing exit and the extrusion load were contrasted with the traditional die design without the pockets in the lower die. Two different multi-hole porthole dies with and without pockets in lower die were designed. And the extrusion process was simulated based on the commercial software DEFORM-3D. The simulation results show that the pockets could be used to effectively adjust the metal flow and especially benefit to the metal flow under the legs. In addition, the maximum temperature at the die bearing and the peak extrusion load decrease, which indicates the possibility of increasing the extrusion speed and productivity.     

空心铝型材分流组合挤压模CAD系统开发

利用面向对象的设计思想,采用对象模型技术(object modeling technology,OMT)方法,确定了铝型材分流组合挤压模CAD系统的整体构架。用UG/OPEN API接口和UG/OPEN GRIP语言的功能,开发了空心铝型材分流组合挤压模CAD系统。实例证明,利用该系统可以方便地设计出参数化的铝型材分流组合挤压模。用有限体积法模拟铝型材挤压过程,分析金属流动、应力的变化,为优化挤压模结构提供依据。     

The origin of weld seam defects related to metal flow in the hot extrusion of aluminium alloys EN AW-6060 and EN AW-6082

Longitudinal weld seams are an intrinsic feature in hollow extrusions produced with porthole dies. As these joins occur along the entire extruded length, it is desirable that these weld seams have a minimal impact on the structural integrity of the extrudate. In particular, defects associated with weld seam formation should be avoided. In this research, the occurrence of defects related to material flow inside the extrusion tooling is studied. In lab-scale experiments, EN AW-6060 and EN AW-6082 aluminium alloy billets are formed into strips by means of the direct hot extrusion process. By utilising model dies with an internal obstruction similar to the supports present in porthole dies, a strip with a central longitudinal weld seam is formed. The effects of different geometries of the weld-chamber and the processing conditions on the quality of the weld seam are investigated. Characterisation is performed through mechanical testing, focusing on the ability of the weld seam area to accommodate plastic deformation, and microstructural analysis provides insight into the defects related to unsound metal flow. Through computer simulations, conditions related to weld seam formation are modelled and correlated with the experimental results. The experimental results demonstrate that metal flow controlled by the die geometry causes defects leading to inferior mechanical performance of the extrudate. It is further argued that current weld seam formation criteria utilised in finite element modelling need enhancement to incorporate these flow related defects.     

Prediction of welding pressure in the non-steady state porthole die extrusion of Al7003 tubes

This paper describes a numerical analysis of non-steady state porthole die extrusion, which is useful for manufacturing long tubes with a hollow section. Materials divided through several portholes are gathered within a chamber and are then welded under high pressure. This weldability classifies the quality of tube products and is affected by process variables and die shapes. However, porthole die extrusion has been executed based on the experience of experts, due to the complicated die assembly and the complexity of metal flow. To better assist the design of die and to obtain improvement of productivity, non-steady 3D FE simulation for porthole die extrusion is required. Therefore, the objective of this study is to analyze the behavior of metal flow and to determine the welding pressure of hot extrusion products according to various billet temperatures, bearing length, and tube thickness by FE analysis. The results of FE analysis are compared with those of experiments.     

镁合金薄壁空心型材挤压壁厚减薄问题的有限元分析及解决方案

对镁合金薄壁空心型材在实际生产过程中出现壁厚减薄的缺陷,采用数值模拟方法进行研究,分析了挤压过程中金属流速和压力分布情况,模拟结果表明,焊合室内压力不均及出模口处沿挤压方向金属流动速度差异,是导致型材壁厚减薄的主要原因,且模拟得到的壁厚值与实际测量值基本吻合。提出了控制型材壁厚的改进方案,对型材挤压模具结构进行改进,即增加焊合室高度和修改分流孔尺寸。其中修改分流孔尺寸的方案能得到壁厚较均匀的型材,是可行的方案。研究结果表明,有限元方法对复杂型材挤压生产中挤压模具和挤压工艺的优化有直接的指导意义。     

CPU散热片挤压过程的数值模拟及模具优化

采用刚粘塑性有限元法,利用Deform-3D有限元软件实现了铝合金CPU散热片导流模挤压过程的数值模拟。获得了挤压过程中材料的流动规律、挤压力、模具应力以及模具出口处流速的分布。通过数值模拟发现,型材出口流速很不均匀,远离型材中心的散热片齿部流速过慢。通过对导流模结构的调节,使得型材出口流速基本均匀,模具应力降低,提高了模具的使用寿命。模拟结果为导流模优化设计提供了依据。     

铝合金空心型材挤压截面内凹变形有限元分析及模具结构优化设计

截面变形是复杂空心型材挤压过程中经常遇到的难题,实际生产中需通过反复试模、修模才能得到合格的产品。针对6063铝合金空心型材截面内凹问题,采用数值模拟方法获得了挤压过程中不同方向上的金属流速及模具焊合室内不同高度的压力分布,分析与讨论了产生缺陷的原因,并优化了模具结构。模拟仿真结果表明,添加阻流块后挤压过程中型材不同位置和不同方向上的流动速度更加均匀,挤出型材向内凹的现象得到改善。实测结果显示,采用改进后的模具结构,挤压型材最大内凹量减小为0.15 mm,可以满足实际应用要求。     

Experimental and Finite-Element Method Study of Zn-22Al Alloy Pipe Hot Extrusion Using a Porthole Die

To reduce the pollution caused by lead alloys, environmentally friendly alloys are selected to fabricate metal tubes for delay detonators. Zn-22Al alloy was selected in this study as the tube metal because of its high environmental friendliness and low cost. The first step in metal tube production is to prepare a pipe. In this study, the Zn-22Al alloy was hot extruded using a porthole die. A finite-element method (FEM) was used to optimize the porthole-die extrusion of the Zn-22Al alloy pipes. The flow stress data for the alloy in the temperature range of 200-350 °C and strain rate range of 0.1-10 s^?1 were measured. The FEM results showed that two stages existed for any random position of the interface during porthole die extrusion, viz., the bonded interface-forming period, and the post-bonded period. The dead-metal zones existed at the corners between the container and die face and between the bottom and sidewall of the welding chamber. The effects of the extrusion temperature and the chamber height of the die on the welding quality index were studied. Pipes with an outer diameter of 18 mm and an inner diameter of 10 mm were fabricated successfully by the hot-extrusion method at 200 °C using a porthole die with a chamber height of 15 mm.     

铝材长方形空心管挤压过程数值模拟与模具结构优化设计

对AA1100铝材长方形空心管的挤压过程使用数值分析软件SuperForge进行数值模拟。在挤压生产中,金属流出工作带时的流速均匀性是得到高质量型材的关键。在挤压生产中通常采用几种方法修改模具,消除流速不均,例如修改分流孔的大小、形状和位置分布,修改工作带长度和焊合室形状尺寸等。本文通过数值模拟发现在长方形空心管挤压的初始模具设计中型材截面流速不均匀,造成端面不平。对此,提出了三种模具修改方案,并分别对其进行了数值模拟,经过分析比较确定了最佳模具设计方案,由此方案可以生产出合格的挤压件。     

FE analysis of metal flow and weld seam formation in a porthole die during the extrusion of a magnesium alloy into a square tube and the effect of ram speed on weld strength

The present communication concerns a detailed analysis of metal flow into a porthole extrusion die to produce a thin-walled square magnesium tube by means of three-dimensional FE simulation in both the transient state and steady state. The research was aimed to get an insight into the longitudinal weld seam formation during extrusion through porthole dies and to evaluate the factors determining the quality of the weld seams. FE simulation revealed distinctive stages at the beginning of an extrusion cycle, corresponding to the changes in extrusion pressure during the process. It showed that the commonly observed defect at the extrudate head was due to entrapped air under the bridges in the upper part of the welding chamber. The dead metal zones existed at the corners between the container and die face and between the bottom and sidewall of the welding chamber. Because of the friction at the die bearing, the metal flow through the die bearing resembled laminar flow. Only the virgin metal from the interior of the billet flowed along the bridges and formed the welding seams. As ram speed increased, the mean stresses and temperatures on the welding plane in the welding chamber increased, which was reflected in the increases in extrusion pressure and extrudate temperature, being beneficial to the solid-state bonding at the weld seams. Tensile tests confirmed that extrusion at a higher ram speed led to enhanced transverse tensile strength and strain of the extruded square tube, as a result of improved bonding at the longitudinal weld seams.     

An innovative extrusion die layout design approach for single-hole dies

To avoid distortion of complex extrudate profiles, it is essential that the exit velocity of the metal is uniform. The most important design parameter that controls the exit velocity is bearing length. However, this factor is not sufficient to achieve optimal design settings. This paper proposes an innovative layout design approach using a geometry based bearing length design methodology to minimise variations in exit velocity. This paper focuses on single hole extrusion dies and develops an optimisation algorithm suitable for any die profile. Since the optimised die design produces less bearing length difference, more uniform exit velocity and higher design quality would be achieved using the proposed approach.     

椭圆形类铝型材挤压模优化设计

根据生产实际中存在的问题,以调节挤压型材金属流速和流量为目标,应用有限元模拟技术,对椭圆形铝型材挤压模分流桥部位结构进行了优化,在降低挤压力、提高模具强度、平衡金属流速等方面都取得了显著效果,该方法对铝型材挤压模设计具有重要的指导意义。