Cracking From Swaging
Cracking From Swaging
(OP)
Hello,
Can swage cracking be minimized by using a mechanical feeding device? I would think that if the rod is feed into the swager off center bending stresses will occur, which could cause cracking. A mechanical feeding device could prevent this misalignment. Thanks for any input.
Metalhead
Can swage cracking be minimized by using a mechanical feeding device? I would think that if the rod is feed into the swager off center bending stresses will occur, which could cause cracking. A mechanical feeding device could prevent this misalignment. Thanks for any input.
Metalhead





RE: Cracking From Swaging
Swage cracking can be caused by several factors, including what you mentioned above.
RE: Cracking From Swaging
Though it is good to avoid severe work that results in cracks, because then you are in the business of inspecting for cracks.
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Plymouth Tube
RE: Cracking From Swaging
RE: Cracking From Swaging
You may want to do a anneal between reductions if the material tends to work hardens. Instead of a full anneal you may have to just draw it back a couple of points.
Probably not applicable in your case another problem we ran into was a material was too soft and had to hardened to perform without cracking.