Optimal Weld Seam Placement for Enhanced Integrity in Profiled Tubes Manufacturing
Ubicación Óptima de la Soldadura para Mayor Integridad en la Fabricación de Tubos Perfilados
Posicionamento ideal da costura de solda para maior integridade na fabricação de tubos perfilados
| 2026 | |
|
Ubicación de soldadura Tubos perfilados Modelado por elementos finitos Intensidad de deformación Integridad estructural Weld seam placement Profiled pipes Finite element modeling Deformation intensity Structural integrity Posicionamento da junta de solda Tubos perfilados Modelagem por elementos finitos Intensidade da deformação Integridade estrutural |
|
| Español | |
| Universidad de Montevideo | |
| REDUM | |
|
https://revistas.um.edu.uy/index.php/ingenieria/article/view/1971
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12806/3442 |
|
| Acceso abierto | |
| Atribución 4.0 Internacional |
| Sumario: | The production of large-diameter profiled pipes, such as multi-ray stars, often relies on welded blanks due to the scarcity and high cost of seamless alternatives. However, the weld seam has 5-10% lower ductility than the base metal, increasing the risk of failure during profiling. This study uses finite element modeling (FEM) to simulate the profiling process of a six-ray star-shaped pipe, aiming to identify the optimal weld seam placement that minimizes deformation intensity and maximizes structural integrity. Results identified zones of minimal deformation at the inflection points of the profile's curvature, enabling a practical strategy of pipe rotation before forming to position the seam in these areas. The study concludes that this methodology offers an effective and potentially cost-efficient solution for the industrial manufacturing of welded profiled pipes, mitigating the risk of failure. |
|---|
