Bulge Forming tube using a elastomeric
Bulge Forming tube using a elastomeric
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Hi, Im trying to find information about Bulge Forming Tube With Axial Compressive Force, im considering to use a elastomer to expand the walls.
Can anybody tell me a book or link where i can to find information , i would like to calculate the force requiered to deform the tube.
Thnak you for your help
Regards
Can anybody tell me a book or link where i can to find information , i would like to calculate the force requiered to deform the tube.
Thnak you for your help
Regards





RE: Bulge Forming tube using a elastomeric
RE: Bulge Forming tube using a elastomeric
I once asked that question of a firm that does hydroforming, and they explained that using an elastomeric filler allows the filler material to apply shear (traction) forces to the sheet being deformed, which can give some improvement in things like depth of draw. The drawback is that the elastomer plug is typically only good for one shot.
RE: Bulge Forming tube using a elastomeric
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