Optimization of Roll Configuration and Investigation of Forming Process in Three-Roll Planetary Rolling of Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes

Three-roll planetary rolling technology has emerged as a primary method for manufacturing seamless tubes due to its advantages, including significant single-pass deformation, low energy consumption, and the ability to continuously roll long workpieces. Based on the forming characteristics of three-r...

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Main Authors: Chuanchuan Ma, Tuo Li, Chun Xue, Ri Jin, Zhibing Chu, Meirong Shuai, Leifeng Tuo
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
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author Chuanchuan Ma
Tuo Li
Chun Xue
Ri Jin
Zhibing Chu
Meirong Shuai
Leifeng Tuo
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description Three-roll planetary rolling technology has emerged as a primary method for manufacturing seamless tubes due to its advantages, including significant single-pass deformation, low energy consumption, and the ability to continuously roll long workpieces. Based on the forming characteristics of three-roll planetary rolling, this study established a simulation model of the rolling process, which includes key parameters such as the friction coefficient, roll speed, and roll deflection angle. Using finite element software, the effects of these parameters on the rolling process are simulated and analyzed. By comparing critical indicators such as the equivalent stress, rolling temperature, and roundness of the workpiece, the influence of the process parameters on the forming quality of three-roll planetary rolling is revealed. The optimal parameter combination is determined as follows: a friction coefficient of 0.3, roll speed of 120 rpm, and roll deflection angle of 9°. This research provides a reliable theoretical foundation for subsequent roll profile design and process parameter optimization in three-roll planetary rolling.
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spelling doaj-art-cf7c543e44dd4cf7a012164fd24b80962025-08-20T01:56:32ZengMDPI AGMetals2075-47012025-05-0115554010.3390/met15050540Optimization of Roll Configuration and Investigation of Forming Process in Three-Roll Planetary Rolling of Stainless Steel Seamless TubesChuanchuan Ma0Tuo Li1Chun Xue2Ri Jin3Zhibing Chu4Meirong Shuai5Leifeng Tuo6School of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Science and Technology, Taiyuan 030024, ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Science and Technology, Taiyuan 030024, ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Science and Technology, Taiyuan 030024, ChinaCollaborative Innovation Center of Steel Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Science and Technology, Taiyuan 030024, ChinaCoordinative Innovation Center of Taiyuan Heavy Machinery Equipment, Taiyuan University of Science and Technology, Taiyuan 030024, ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Science and Technology, Taiyuan 030024, ChinaThree-roll planetary rolling technology has emerged as a primary method for manufacturing seamless tubes due to its advantages, including significant single-pass deformation, low energy consumption, and the ability to continuously roll long workpieces. Based on the forming characteristics of three-roll planetary rolling, this study established a simulation model of the rolling process, which includes key parameters such as the friction coefficient, roll speed, and roll deflection angle. Using finite element software, the effects of these parameters on the rolling process are simulated and analyzed. By comparing critical indicators such as the equivalent stress, rolling temperature, and roundness of the workpiece, the influence of the process parameters on the forming quality of three-roll planetary rolling is revealed. The optimal parameter combination is determined as follows: a friction coefficient of 0.3, roll speed of 120 rpm, and roll deflection angle of 9°. This research provides a reliable theoretical foundation for subsequent roll profile design and process parameter optimization in three-roll planetary rolling.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/15/5/540three-roll planetary rollingdeflection angleequivalent stressrolling temperatureroundness
spellingShingle Chuanchuan Ma
Tuo Li
Chun Xue
Ri Jin
Zhibing Chu
Meirong Shuai
Leifeng Tuo
Optimization of Roll Configuration and Investigation of Forming Process in Three-Roll Planetary Rolling of Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes
Metals
three-roll planetary rolling
deflection angle
equivalent stress
rolling temperature
roundness
title Optimization of Roll Configuration and Investigation of Forming Process in Three-Roll Planetary Rolling of Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes
title_full Optimization of Roll Configuration and Investigation of Forming Process in Three-Roll Planetary Rolling of Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes
title_fullStr Optimization of Roll Configuration and Investigation of Forming Process in Three-Roll Planetary Rolling of Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes
title_full_unstemmed Optimization of Roll Configuration and Investigation of Forming Process in Three-Roll Planetary Rolling of Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes
title_short Optimization of Roll Configuration and Investigation of Forming Process in Three-Roll Planetary Rolling of Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes
title_sort optimization of roll configuration and investigation of forming process in three roll planetary rolling of stainless steel seamless tubes
topic three-roll planetary rolling
deflection angle
equivalent stress
rolling temperature
roundness
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/15/5/540
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