Development of regression model for spinning force using parabolic mandrel

Abstract

Metal forming involves deforming of metal physically into various derived shapes and sizes under the effect of externally applied forces. Flow forming is an advanced, near net shape, chip less metal forming process, which employs an increment rotary point deformation technique for manufacturing seamless, dimensionally precise tubular and other rotationally symmetrical products. Spinning is an advanced continuous and local metal forming process, which is widely used in many fields due to its advantages of flexibility, high quality and low cost. It is frequently used for manufacturing axisymmetric shapes where press tooling might not be justified on grounds of size and production volumes. It also has the possibility of producing parts that could not be deep drawn. Initial workpiece shape is either a flat blank or a preformed hollow component. It is characteristic of this process that the deformation does not occur in an annular zone around the axis of rotation but that the tools act upon a much localized area in which plastic flow takes place. During spinning tools are moved relative to the rotating workpiece. In this paper, a Regression model showing the relation among input process parameters, Mandrel speed (rpm), Roller type and Thickness of sheet (mm) and output response spinning force is developed using full factorial design of experiments conducted on Aluminum 2024-T3 sheets with parabolic mandrel. Contribution of each factor on output is determined by Analysis of Variance (ANOVA).