New unique ECAP system with ultrasound and backpressure

This paper is about the conception, design and realization of a new unique ECAP system with application of back-pressure and intensive ultrasound energy. 3D finite element calculations were used for finding the best construction configurations. The new unique ECAP equipment is used for deforming metallic samples with dimensions of 12x12x100 mm to obtain homogenous deformation in the whole specimen. The basic technical parameters of the equipment are: angle of channel intersection Φ = 90°, rounding angle Ψ = 0°, die heating system up to 400°C, punch heating system up to 300°C, computer controlled back pressure up to 1400 MPa, Emerson Branson ultrasonic energy system up to 4kW, longitudinal ultrasound amplitude up to 30 pm, water cooling system, flexible die geometry (channel inner radius can be changed), adaptive computer drive and control.

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