EP0510759B1 - A method of producing a thin-walled pipe bend - Google Patents
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- EP0510759B1 EP0510759B1 EP19920201075 EP92201075A EP0510759B1 EP 0510759 B1 EP0510759 B1 EP 0510759B1 EP 19920201075 EP19920201075 EP 19920201075 EP 92201075 A EP92201075 A EP 92201075A EP 0510759 B1 EP0510759 B1 EP 0510759B1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B21—MECHANICAL METAL-WORKING WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
- B21C—MANUFACTURE OF METAL SHEETS, WIRE, RODS, TUBES OR PROFILES, OTHERWISE THAN BY ROLLING; AUXILIARY OPERATIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH METAL-WORKING WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL
- B21C37/00—Manufacture of metal sheets, bars, wire, tubes or like semi-manufactured products, not otherwise provided for; Manufacture of tubes of special shape
- B21C37/06—Manufacture of metal sheets, bars, wire, tubes or like semi-manufactured products, not otherwise provided for; Manufacture of tubes of special shape of tubes or metal hoses; Combined procedures for making tubes, e.g. for making multi-wall tubes
- B21C37/15—Making tubes of special shape; Making tube fittings
- B21C37/28—Making tube fittings for connecting pipes, e.g. U-pieces
- B21C37/286—Making tube fittings for connecting pipes, e.g. U-pieces starting from sheet material
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- the present invention relates to a method of producing a thin-walled pipe bend comprising the steps of producing halves for the pipe bend and joining together two halves for the formation of the pipe bend, the halves being formed into one another's mirror image in the plane of curvature of the pipe bend by forming an annular gutter in a skelp blank the gutter being given a profile, which substantially corresponds to the profile of one half.
- US 2 192 471 discloses a method very similar to that of DE-C-355 286.
- the point of departure is a starting material in the form of so-called skelp which is cut to parallel-trapezoidal blanks lying alternatingly in the longitudinal direction of the skelp strip.
- Each one of these blanks is then employed for producing half of a pipe bend, in whih the halves are mirror images of one another, and consequently the pipe bend may be seen as divided along its plane of curvature. Two such halves are subsequently joined together in a suitable manner, for example by welding.
- the prior art process suffers from numerous drawbacks, one of these residing in the relatively large material consumption which is caused by the fact that the halves for producing the pipe bend are employed in a pressing process, which requires a relatively large quantity of material surrounding the finally-shaped pipe bend half.
- the present invention relates to a method of the type intimated by way of introduction, the method being devised so as to obviate the above-mentioned drawbacks.
- the present invention relates to a method which, in particular, makes for the manufacture of pipe bends with an absolute minimum of material consumption, possibly in thinner material than has hitherto been possible, and with a minimum number of handling phases
- the present invention further relates to a method which gives a finished product of superior quality and configurational accuracy.
- the method intimated by way of introduction is characterized in that the blank is given a shape having scrap portions exteriorly and centrally of the gutter to be formed, that an opening is cut in the central scrap portion of the blank during the process of forming the gutter and that the halves are cut from the outer scrap strip of the blank and the central scrap portion.
- the dimensions of the blank may be reduced further, since the hole-making entails that relatively more material is drawn from the region interiorly in the gutter, when this is formed, than would have been the case without the central hole.
- the method is preferably also characterized in that the opening is cut towards the end of the process of forming the gutter, preferably when there is about 40% of the working stroke left.
- the present invention is also suitably characterized in that, on division or splitting of the gutter, approximately radially directed bridges are left, these interconnecting parts of the blank located outside the gutter with parts of the blank located inside the gutter.
- the present invention implies that those halves of which pipe bends are joined together are produced from the point of departure of a closed, annular gutter which has substantially the same profile or cross-sectional configuration as the pipe bend half.
- the gutter has been produced by pressing of a preferably square or rectangular sheet metal blank which may be taken from a metal sheet or a roll.
- a sheet metal blank 1 which may preferably have substantially square or rectangular form and which may be taken from rolled so-called skelp.
- the employment of a square blank obviates the need for orientation of the blank.
- the finished blank 1 is fed to a press device in which a gutter 2 is formed, this being annular and being given a cross-sectional configuration which is preferably semi-circular (if the pipe bend is to have circular cross-section), but which naturally may be of any other suitable shape for the production of a pipe bend.
- the gutter 2 in the illustrated embodiment, consists of four arcuately curved portions 3 which are connected pairwise via straight portions 4.
- the production of the gutter is effected by the application of a substantially conventional pressing process so that a scrap strip 5 is formed exteriorly about the gutter 2.
- a scrap portion 6 will correspondingly be formed inside the gutter.
- the scrap strip 5 and the scrap portion 6 substantially lie in a common plane, and that the gutter 2 is located wholly on one side of this plane.
- a central opening 7 is, during the pressing operation (preferably towards the end of this operation), cut in the central scrap portion 6 of the blank 1.
- this central opening In an intended pipe diameter of 120 mm in the finished pipe bend, it is appropriate to make this central opening when roughly 25 mm remains of the pressing movement in the tool, i.e. when approximately 40 per cent of the working stroke is left.
- this central opening 7 affords the major advantage that the material which, during the pressing operation, forms the wall in the gutter 2 will, to a greater extent, be taken from the central portion of the blank than from its peripheral portion outside the gutter.
- the dimensions of the blank 1 may be reduced so that the total material consumption will consequently be reduced to a corresponding degree.
- the blank 1 has assumed the shape which is apparent from Figs. 1 and 2, the gutter itself is cut away from superfluous parts (i.e. the scrap strip 5 and the scrap portion 6) of the blank 1. Furthermore, the closed, annular gutter is divided into a number of halves, in Fig. 1 four in number, which are then joined together two-by-two, for example by welding, such that a complete pipe bend is formed.
- the material saving which may be achieved according to the present invention amounts, in a pipe diameter of 120 mm, to approx. 15 per cent as compared with the prior art method of manufacture described by way of introduction using trapezoidal blanks. Since the forming of the gutter takes place wholly symmetrically, the material thickness in the blank employed can probably be reduced somewhat, possibly of the order of magnitude of between 10 and 20 per cent, whereby a further material saving may be achieved without running the risk of any deterioration in quality or other drawbacks.
- the length of the straight portions 4 disposed in the gutter may naturally be varied within broad limits, depending upon the final shape of the contemplated pipe bend. In one extreme case, the straight portions 4 may possibly be eliminated entirely. In addition, the straight portions need not be of equal length at both of the ends of a half.
- the annular gutter be given a corresponding configuration such that it has greater radial extent to every second cutting point 8 than to the remaining cutting points.
- the radial extent could, for example, be 160 mm in the upper and lower cutting points 8 in the Figure (the profile here being thus a semi-circle with a radius of 80 mm), while the radial extent at the two horizontal cutting points could be 120 mm (the profile here being thus a semi-circle with a radius of 60 mm).
- Such a dimensioning would result in a transition bend from 120 to 160 mm ⁇ .
- Fig. 1 it has been assumed that the pipe bend is to be 90°, for which reason four halves are produced in one and the same ring.
- the annular gutter is divided into a different number of parts than that shown on the Drawing.
- the gutter may be divided into only two parts, which would result in a U-shaped pipe bend.
- the division of the gutter may be effected in three points of division, which would result in a pipe bend with an angle of curvature of 120°.
- the gutter may, of course, also be divided into a larger number of parts than those shown on the Drawing.
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- The present invention relates to a method of producing a thin-walled pipe bend comprising the steps of producing halves for the pipe bend and joining together two halves for the formation of the pipe bend, the halves being formed into one another's mirror image in the plane of curvature of the pipe bend by forming an annular gutter in a skelp blank the gutter being given a profile, which substantially corresponds to the profile of one half.
- The method intimated above is known from DE-C-355 286. According to this patent an annular and planar blank is formed from sheet metal and is pressed to form an annular gutter having a semi circular cross sectional shape. This gutter is devided whereby to produce halves for the pipe bends. Finally, the halves are joined together.
- US 2 192 471 discloses a method very similar to that of DE-C-355 286.
- Further, it is previously known to produce also thin-walled pipe bends. In this instance, the point of departure is a starting material in the form of so-called skelp which is cut to parallel-trapezoidal blanks lying alternatingly in the longitudinal direction of the skelp strip. Each one of these blanks is then employed for producing half of a pipe bend, in whih the halves are mirror images of one another, and consequently the pipe bend may be seen as divided along its plane of curvature. Two such halves are subsequently joined together in a suitable manner, for example by welding.
- The prior art process suffers from numerous drawbacks, one of these residing in the relatively large material consumption which is caused by the fact that the halves for producing the pipe bend are employed in a pressing process, which requires a relatively large quantity of material surrounding the finally-shaped pipe bend half.
- Another problem inherent in the prior art process resides in the fact that the blanks in the material strip are turned alternatingly, for which reason every second blank must be handled in an extra working phase before it can be fed to the press in which the forming operation is carried out.
- The present invention relates to a method of the type intimated by way of introduction, the method being devised so as to obviate the above-mentioned drawbacks. Thus, the present invention relates to a method which, in particular, makes for the manufacture of pipe bends with an absolute minimum of material consumption, possibly in thinner material than has hitherto been possible, and with a minimum number of handling phases The present invention further relates to a method which gives a finished product of superior quality and configurational accuracy.
- The objects forming the basis of the present invention will be attained if the method intimated by way of introduction is characterized in that the blank is given a shape having scrap portions exteriorly and centrally of the gutter to be formed, that an opening is cut in the central scrap portion of the blank during the process of forming the gutter and that the halves are cut from the outer scrap strip of the blank and the central scrap portion.
- As a result of these features, the dimensions of the blank may be reduced further, since the hole-making entails that relatively more material is drawn from the region interiorly in the gutter, when this is formed, than would have been the case without the central hole.
- The method is preferably also characterized in that the opening is cut towards the end of the process of forming the gutter, preferably when there is about 40% of the working stroke left.
- The present invention is also suitably characterized in that, on division or splitting of the gutter, approximately radially directed bridges are left, these interconnecting parts of the blank located outside the gutter with parts of the blank located inside the gutter.
- As a result of these features, the advantage will be afforded that the scrap material which is left on production of an annular gutter is connected together as a unit, for which reason it can be handled more simply.
- The present invention will now be described in greater detail hereinbelow, with particular reference to the accompanying Drawings, in which:
- Fig. 1 is a top plan view of a blank with an annular gutter formed therein; and
- Fig. 2 is a diametric section through the gutter according to Fig. 1.
- In its most generic form, the present invention implies that those halves of which pipe bends are joined together are produced from the point of departure of a closed, annular gutter which has substantially the same profile or cross-sectional configuration as the pipe bend half. In its turn, the gutter has been produced by pressing of a preferably square or rectangular sheet metal blank which may be taken from a metal sheet or a roll. By dividing the thus produced annular gutter, there will be realized a number of halves which are joined together two-by-two for the formation of the pipe bend.
- In the production of the annular gutter, the point of departure is a sheet metal blank 1 which may preferably have substantially square or rectangular form and which may be taken from rolled so-called skelp. The employment of a square blank obviates the need for orientation of the blank.
- The finished blank 1 is fed to a press device in which a
gutter 2 is formed, this being annular and being given a cross-sectional configuration which is preferably semi-circular (if the pipe bend is to have circular cross-section), but which naturally may be of any other suitable shape for the production of a pipe bend. It will be apparent from Fig. 1 that thegutter 2, in the illustrated embodiment, consists of four arcuately curvedportions 3 which are connected pairwise viastraight portions 4. The production of the gutter is effected by the application of a substantially conventional pressing process so that ascrap strip 5 is formed exteriorly about thegutter 2. Ascrap portion 6 will correspondingly be formed inside the gutter. It will be apparent from Fig. 2 that thescrap strip 5 and thescrap portion 6 substantially lie in a common plane, and that thegutter 2 is located wholly on one side of this plane. - In order to reduce the requisite width of the
exterior scrap strip 5, acentral opening 7 is, during the pressing operation (preferably towards the end of this operation), cut in thecentral scrap portion 6 of the blank 1. In an intended pipe diameter of 120 mm in the finished pipe bend, it is appropriate to make this central opening when roughly 25 mm remains of the pressing movement in the tool, i.e. when approximately 40 per cent of the working stroke is left. - The employment of this
central opening 7 affords the major advantage that the material which, during the pressing operation, forms the wall in thegutter 2 will, to a greater extent, be taken from the central portion of the blank than from its peripheral portion outside the gutter. Hereby, the dimensions of the blank 1 may be reduced so that the total material consumption will consequently be reduced to a corresponding degree. - Once the formation of the
gutter 2 has been completed and, thus, the blank 1 has assumed the shape which is apparent from Figs. 1 and 2, the gutter itself is cut away from superfluous parts (i.e. thescrap strip 5 and the scrap portion 6) of the blank 1. Furthermore, the closed, annular gutter is divided into a number of halves, in Fig. 1 four in number, which are then joined together two-by-two, for example by welding, such that a complete pipe bend is formed. - On dividing the
gutter 2, a cut is made along thebroken lines 8 so that there are formed narrow material bridges which interconnect theouter scrap strip 5 with thecentral scrap portion 6. Hereby, the scrap material in the blank 1 will be held together and be consequently easier to handle. - The material saving which may be achieved according to the present invention amounts, in a pipe diameter of 120 mm, to approx. 15 per cent as compared with the prior art method of manufacture described by way of introduction using trapezoidal blanks. Since the forming of the gutter takes place wholly symmetrically, the material thickness in the blank employed can probably be reduced somewhat, possibly of the order of magnitude of between 10 and 20 per cent, whereby a further material saving may be achieved without running the risk of any deterioration in quality or other drawbacks.
- In the foregoing, it has been assumed that the pipe bends are intended for joining circular-cylindrical pipes, for which reason the cross-sectional profile of the halves of the pipe bend and the gutter is a semi-circle. However, this is not necessary according to the present invention, it being a simple matter to adapt the profile shape of the
gutter 2 to any cross-sectional configuration of the contemplated pipe bend. - Furthermore, the length of the
straight portions 4 disposed in the gutter may naturally be varied within broad limits, depending upon the final shape of the contemplated pipe bend. In one extreme case, thestraight portions 4 may possibly be eliminated entirely. In addition, the straight portions need not be of equal length at both of the ends of a half. - According to the invention, it is also possible to produce pipe bends of different diameters in the different ends. According to the present invention, it is merely necessary that the annular gutter be given a corresponding configuration such that it has greater radial extent to every
second cutting point 8 than to the remaining cutting points. In one embodiment according to Fig. 1, the radial extent could, for example, be 160 mm in the upper andlower cutting points 8 in the Figure (the profile here being thus a semi-circle with a radius of 80 mm), while the radial extent at the two horizontal cutting points could be 120 mm (the profile here being thus a semi-circle with a radius of 60 mm). Such a dimensioning would result in a transition bend from 120 to 160 mm ⌀. - In Fig. 1, it has been assumed that the pipe bend is to be 90°, for which reason four halves are produced in one and the same ring. However, according to the invention, other angles of curvature may readily be produced for the pipe bend in that the annular gutter is divided into a different number of parts than that shown on the Drawing. Thus, for example the gutter may be divided into only two parts, which would result in a U-shaped pipe bend. Similarly, the division of the gutter may be effected in three points of division, which would result in a pipe bend with an angle of curvature of 120°. Correspondingly, the gutter may, of course, also be divided into a larger number of parts than those shown on the Drawing.
- Further modifications are conceivable without departing from the scope of the appended Claims.
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- A method of producing a thin-walled pipe bend comprising the steps of producing halves for the pipe bend and joining together two halves for the formation of the pipe bend, the halves being formed into one another's mirror image in the plane of curvature of the pipe bend by forming an annular gutter (2) in a skelp blank (1) the gutter being given a profile, which substantially corresponds to the profile of one half, characterized in that the blank (1) is given a shape having scrap portions (5, 6) exteriorly and centrally of the gutter (2) to be formed, that an opening (7) is cut in the central scrap portion (6) of the blank (1) during the process of forming the gutter (2) and that the halves are cut from the outer scrap strip (5) of the blank and the central scrap portion (6).
- The method as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the opening (7) is cut towards the end of the process of forming the gutter (2).
- The method as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that the opening (7) is cut when there is approximately 40% left of the working stroke forming the gutter (2).
- The method as claimed in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that the blank (1) has substantially square or rectangular form.
- The method as claimed in any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that approximately radially directed bridges are left on division of the gutter (2), said bridges interconnecting parts (5) of the blank (1) located outside the gutter (2) with parts (6) located inside it.
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