3-D Coupled Thermo-Mechanical FE Modelling and Simulation of Combined Ring Rolling

Ring parts of duplicate gear, double-side flange, high pressure value body, are widely used in engineering machinery, have the common geometrical characteristic of thick-wall, small-hole and deep-groove on the surface. High energy consumption, low material utilization, low productivity and poor quality exist in the current forging technology of this type of rings. In this paper, a new forming method for this type of rings named combined ring rolling (CRR) is proposed. The forming principle of CRR is introduced at first, then, a 3-D coupled thermo-mechanical FE model for the CRR process of a double-side flange ring is developed. By simulation and analysis, the feasibility of CRR technology is testified, and the evolution and distribution rules of stain, temperature, force and power in the rolling process are revealed. The results provide the guideline for the research and development of CRR technology.