Development of a system for the laser assisted forming of plate

Reutzel, Edward W.; Martukanitz, R. P.; Michaleris, P.; Zhang, L.; Savitz, A. J.; Magnusen, J. P.; Aburdene, J. U.; Gombotz, Kevin

doi:10.2351/1.5059935

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“…According to this fact, to speed up the laser forming process, it was decided to additionally use external forces. Technologies that use a laser beam as a heat source are called laser-assisted forming or mechanically assisted laser forming [10][11][12][13]. 4.…”

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Discussion about Metal Expansion Joints Manufacturing Technology of Preventing Thermal Deformation Pipelines Intended for the Fluids Transport

Kurp¹,

Danielewski²,

Szwed³

et al. 2023

Communications

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In this paper, the authors discuss the method of deformations compensation (resulting from the impact of variable temperatures and pressure) in pipelines intended for fluids transport (liquids and gases). Classical methods of compensation through the so-called "natural compensation" and using special devices called expansion joints. In this paper authors present research work on a new type of the metal expansion joints, called bellow-lens expansion joints. The mechanically assisted laser forming method, which was used to manufacture the bellow-lens expansion joints, was presented. The method uses CO 2 laser radiation to heat the element from which the expansion joint will be made and the proprietary system consists of an actuator and swivel handle.

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Section: Methods Conceptmentioning

confidence: 99%

Discussion about Metal Expansion Joints Manufacturing Technology of Preventing Thermal Deformation Pipelines Intended for the Fluids Transport

Kurp¹,

Danielewski²,

Szwed³

et al. 2023

Communications

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Fatigue life prediction of laser and mechanically formed commercially pure grade 2 titanium alloy plates

Mjali

2020

Procedia Manufacturing

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Residual Stress Distribution and the Concept of Total Fatigue Stress in Laser and Mechanically Formed Commercially Pure Grade 2 Titanium Alloy Plates

Mjali

Botes

Mashinini

2018

Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering

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This paper discusses the investigation of residual stresses developed as a result of mechanical and laser forming processes in commercially pure grade 2 titanium alloy plates as well as the concept of total fatigue stress (TFS). The intention of the study was to bend the plates using the respective processes to a final radius of 120 mm using both processes. The hole drilling method was used to measure residual strains in all the plates. High stress gradients were witnessed in the current research and possible cases analyzed and investigated. The effects of processing speeds and powers used also played a significant role in the residual stress distribution in all the formed plates. A change in laser power resulted in changes to residual stress distribution in the plates evaluated. This study also dwells into how the loads that are not normally incorporated in fatigue testing influence fatigue life of commercially pure grade 2 titanium alloy plates. Also, the parent material was used to benchmark the performance of the two forming processes in terms of stresses developed. Residual stresses developed from the two forming processes and those obtained from the parent material were used. The residual stress values were then added to the mean stress and the alternating stress from the fatigue machine to develop the concept of TFS. This exercise indicated the effect of these stresses on the fatigue life of the parent material, laser and mechanically formed plate samples. A strong link between these stresses was obtained and formulae explaining the relationship were formulated. A comparison between theory and practical application shown by test results is found to be satisfactory in explaining concerns that may arise. The laser forming process is more influential in the development of residual stress, compared to the mechanical forming process. With each parameter change in laser forming, there is a change in residual stress arrangement. Under the influence of laser forming, the stress is more tensile in nature making the laser formed plate specimens more susceptible to early fatigue failure. The laser and mechanical forming processes involve bending of the plate samples and most of these samples experienced a two-dimensional defect, which is a dislocation. The dislocation is the defect responsible for the phenomenon of slip by which most metals deform plastically. Also, the high temperatures experienced in laser forming were one of the major driving factors in bending.

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Development of a system for the laser assisted forming of plate

Cited by 5 publications

References 7 publications

Discussion about Metal Expansion Joints Manufacturing Technology of Preventing Thermal Deformation Pipelines Intended for the Fluids Transport

Discussion about Metal Expansion Joints Manufacturing Technology of Preventing Thermal Deformation Pipelines Intended for the Fluids Transport

Fatigue life prediction of laser and mechanically formed commercially pure grade 2 titanium alloy plates

Residual Stress Distribution and the Concept of Total Fatigue Stress in Laser and Mechanically Formed Commercially Pure Grade 2 Titanium Alloy Plates

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