EP2233224B1 - Method for cold forming metal tubes - Google Patents

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EP2233224B1
EP2233224B1 EP20100002995 EP10002995A EP2233224B1 EP 2233224 B1 EP2233224 B1 EP 2233224B1 EP 20100002995 EP20100002995 EP 20100002995 EP 10002995 A EP10002995 A EP 10002995A EP 2233224 B1 EP2233224 B1 EP 2233224B1
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  • the invention relates to a method for the cold forming of metal tubes by means of a linear forming unit, in which the metal tube to be formed between two rollers is rotatably supported such that the metal tube undergoes a deformation in a counter-parallel displacement of the rolling carriage by a arranged on one of the rolling block rolling bar.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide an alternative, advantageous method to the known methods for cold forming of metal pipes, by means of which deformation can be added to the metal pipes, in which case it is not necessary to carry out a single machining of each individual workpiece make still follow the cold forming further steps.
  • the metal tubes are clamped in the way of cold forming in a linear forming unit, that is rotatably supported about an axis of rotation, which is arranged between two rolling carriage.
  • the two rollers will move against each other parallel to each other, sweep each other in this way and continue driving to a stop, such that the workpiece is at any time between the two rollers.
  • a rolling strip with a profiling is arranged on at least one of the rolling carriage, the caliber of which presses into the workpiece during the rolling process and hereby carries out the forming.
  • Such a method can also and in particular be carried out with high-tempered steel pipes, in particular with so-called "tenaris" pipes, so that subsequently performed tempering of the end products thus produced is no longer necessary. It is also possible to simultaneously hold several workpieces parallel to one another between the rolling carriages, so that simultaneous machining of a whole series of workpieces is possible.
  • such a metal tube is to be accommodated on a rotatable mandrel bar, which holds the workpiece in a defined position between the rolling carriages. Due to the rotatable mounting of the mandrel rod and the metal tube on the mandrel rod a uniform impression of the deformation is ensured in the metal tube.
  • the mandrel bar may advantageously be designed in two parts, so that a first part is introduced into the metal tube on one side, while the second mandrel rod section counteracts the metal tube from the other side.
  • the mandrel which in any case protrudes into the workpiece, can be designed with respect to its outer dimension such that the outer dimension corresponds to the desired internal dimension of the deformation.
  • the distribution of the mandrel rod sections on each other can in this case be effected in particular by means of a mechanical advance, in particular a spindle drive, an electromechanical or a hydraulic advance, which can apply the force required for this purpose.
  • an arrangement of a plurality of mandrel rods can be provided parallel to one another between the two rolling carriages, as already mentioned.
  • caliber-comprising rolling strips it is provided to arrange such a rolling bar on both rolling carriage, so that a simultaneous two-sided deformation of the metal tube takes place.
  • a rolling bar only on a rolling carriage.
  • Such a rolling bar is provided on both rolling carriage, so they are to be designed such that both the opposite direction of movement of the rolling carriage, as well as the opposite arrangement of the caliber is taken into account.
  • the rolling carriage whose rolling strips have a constantly high caliber, while maintaining the surface parallelism towards each other moves.
  • Fig. 1 shows a linear forming unit 1 in a side sectional view, wherein the cut also one of the inserted workpieces, namely a metal tube 12 passes through the center.
  • the metal tube 12 is received on a mandrel bar 6, 6 'which is divided into two mandrel bar sections 6, 6'.
  • the two mandrel bar sections 6, 6 ' represent the axis of rotation 11 for the metal tube 12 about which the metal tube 12 rotates during a rolling operation.
  • the metal tube 12 is surrounded by two rolling carriages 3, 4, each of which is guided with an arrangement of rails 7 via a corresponding rail guide 8 with a rolling stand 2, which essentially limits the forming unit 1 to the outside.
  • a spindle drive 9 is provided, which during the machining operation makes a compression of the metal tube 12 and thus the deformation of the metal tube 12 additional material from the longitudinal extent of the metal tube 12 supplies.
  • a drive 10 ensures a uniform rotation of the mandrel bar 6, 6 '.
  • Fig. 2 shows the forming unit 1 in its initial position, ie in a position in which all the caliber 16 of the rolling strips 5 are completely flat, so the metal tube 12 is flat between the rolling carriage 3, 4 clamped.
  • the mandrel rods 6, 6 have in their inner region a mandrel tip 13 of smaller outer circumference, whose outer circumference corresponds to the desired inner circumference of the deformation 14.
  • the forming unit 1 will therefore only be able to make a deformation 14 to the outer circumference of the mandrel tip 13. A constriction of the metal tube 12 is thus avoided.
  • the further shape of the mandrel tip 13 can further support the desired shape of the deformation 14.
  • Fig. 3 Finally, the forming unit 1 in its end position, in which the rolling bar 5 with its caliber 16 has impressed the greatest possible deformation 14 in the metal tube 12.
  • a deformation 14 is made on the side of the mandrel rod section 6, while on the side of the mandrel rod portion 6 ', a nose opening 15 is formed.
  • the caliber height which otherwise increases as a result of the progress of the rolling process, is held in this end region over a period of time, so that a material relaxation and an expected re-deformation is avoided.
  • Fig. 4 shows a possible rolling bar 5 with an increasing over the length of the rolling bar 5 caliber 16.
  • the caliber 16 is completely flat, then increases continuously and finally has an end portion 17 in a constant height, which for holding the final pressure on the metal tube 12 added deformations 14 is provided.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Kaltumformung von Metallrohren mithilfe einer linearen Umformungseinheit, bei dem das umzuformende Metallrohr zwischen zwei Walzschlitten derart rotierbar gelagert wird, dass das Metallrohr bei einer gegenparallelen Verschiebung der Walzschlitten durch eine an einem der Walzschlitten angeordnete Walzleiste eine Verformung erfährt.The invention relates to a method for the cold forming of metal tubes by means of a linear forming unit, in which the metal tube to be formed between two rollers is rotatably supported such that the metal tube undergoes a deformation in a counter-parallel displacement of the rolling carriage by a arranged on one of the rolling block rolling bar.

Ein derartiges Verfahren zur Kaltumformung von Metallrohren ist bereits aus der deutschen Offenlegungsschrift DE 199 05 038 A1 vorbekannt. Hierbei ist es vorgesehen, ein umzuformendes, rohrförmiges Werkstück beidseitig mithilfe eines Dorns zu halten und mittels einer Ebenenparallelführungsvorrichtung zwischen zwei jeweils mit einem Walzkeil versehenen Querwalzwerkzeugen zu halten und in geeigneter Weise zu führen.Such a method for cold forming of metal pipes is already in the German patent application DE 199 05 038 A1 previously known. In this case, it is provided to hold a tubular workpiece to be formed on both sides by means of a mandrel and to hold it by means of a plane parallel guide device between two cross rolling tools each provided with a rolling wedge and to guide it in a suitable manner.

Die britische Patentschrift GB 393,101 , ebenso wie die US-Patentschrift US 4,787,229 befassen sich näher mit der Ausgestaltung der im Wälzverlauf ansteigenden Walzkeile. Ferner lehrt die deutsche Auslegeschrift 1 189 514 A1 die Verwendung einer Profilwalze für die Profilierung von Ringen, welche auf einen massiven Dorn aufgenommen und sodann mit einem Außenprofil versehen werden. Dies erfolgt ebenfalls in einem linearen Verfahren, in welchem das Werkstück rotierend zwischen zwei Walzschlitten aufgenommen ist und diese gegenparallel zueinander verschoben werden.The British patent GB 393,101 as well as the US patent US 4,787,229 deal more closely with the design of the rolling wedges rising in the rolling process. Further, the German Auslegeschrift teaches 1 189 514 A1 the use of a profile roll for the profiling of rings, which are received on a solid mandrel and then provided with an outer profile. This is also done in a linear process, in which the workpiece is received in rotation between two rollers and these are moved against each other in parallel.

Darüber hinaus ist es im Stand der Technik bekannt, derartige Verfahren an Vollmaterial durchzuführen. Soweit eine Verformung an einem Rohrstück vorgenommen werden soll, so bietet sich im Stand der Technik bislang die Möglichkeit an, ein vergütetes Rohr mit einer so genannten Bearbeitungstrommel zu bearbeiten, mit der es auch bisher möglich ist, eine Verformung eines auch vergüteten Metallrohrs vorzunehmen. Hierbei besteht der Nachteil darin, dass zu einem Zeitpunkt jeweils lediglich ein einziges Werkstück mit der Bearbeitungstrommel bearbeitet werden kann. Dies ist, insbesondere bei größeren zu fertigenden Stückzahlen, relativ unbefriedigend.Moreover, it is known in the art to carry out such processes on solid material. As far as a deformation is to be made on a piece of pipe, so far offers the possibility in the prior art to edit a coated tube with a so-called processing drum, with which it has also been possible to make a deformation of a metal pipe also tempered. Here, the disadvantage is that only one single workpiece can be processed with the processing drum at a time. This is relatively unsatisfactory, especially for larger quantities to be produced.

Vor diesem Hintergrund liegt der vorliegenden Erfindung die Aufgabe zu Grunde, ein zu den bekannten Verfahren zur Kaltumformung von Metallrohren alternatives, vorteilhaftes Verfahren zu schaffen, durch welches den Metallrohren eine Verformung zugefügt werden kann, bei dem es weder erforderlich ist, eine Einzelbearbeitung jedes einzelnen Werkstücks vorzunehmen, noch der Kaltumformung weitere Arbeitsschritte nachfolgen zu lassen.Against this background, the object of the present invention is to provide an alternative, advantageous method to the known methods for cold forming of metal pipes, by means of which deformation can be added to the metal pipes, in which case it is not necessary to carry out a single machining of each individual workpiece make still follow the cold forming further steps.

Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst durch ein Verfahren gemäß den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1. Weitere sinnvolle Verfahrensausgestaltungen können den nachfolgenden Unteransprüchen entnommen werden.This object is achieved by a method according to the features of claim 1. Further useful method embodiments can be taken from the following subclaims.

Erfindungsgemäß ist vorgesehen, dass die Metallrohre im Wege der Kaltumformung in eine lineare Umformungseinheit eingespannt werden, also rotierbar um eine Drehachse gelagert werden, welche zwischen zwei Walzschlitten angeordnet ist. Im Zuge eines Walzvorgangs werden sich die beiden Walzschlitten gegenparallel aufeinander zu bewegen, sich gegenseitig auf diesem Wege überstreichen und bis zu einem Anschlag weiterfahren, derart, dass sich das Werkstück zu jedem Zeitpunkt zwischen den beiden Walzschlitten befindet. Auf wenigstens einem der Walzschlitten ist dabei eine Walzleiste mit einer Profilierung angeordnet, deren Kaliber sich während des Walzvorganges in das Werkstück eindrückt und hierbei die Umformung vornimmt. Ein derartiges Verfahren kann auch und insbesondere mit hochvergüteten Stahlrohren, insbesondere mit so genannten "Tenaris"-Rohren, durchgeführt werden, so dass eine nachfolgend durchgeführte Vergütung der so entstehenden Endprodukte nicht mehr erforderlich ist. Ebenfalls ist es möglich, zwischen den Walzschlitten mehrere Werkstücke gleichzeitig parallel zueinander rotierend zu halten, so dass eine gleichzeitige Bearbeitung einer ganzen Reihe von Werkstücken möglich ist.According to the invention, it is provided that the metal tubes are clamped in the way of cold forming in a linear forming unit, that is rotatably supported about an axis of rotation, which is arranged between two rolling carriage. In the course of a rolling process, the two rollers will move against each other parallel to each other, sweep each other in this way and continue driving to a stop, such that the workpiece is at any time between the two rollers. In this case, a rolling strip with a profiling is arranged on at least one of the rolling carriage, the caliber of which presses into the workpiece during the rolling process and hereby carries out the forming. Such a method can also and in particular be carried out with high-tempered steel pipes, in particular with so-called "tenaris" pipes, so that subsequently performed tempering of the end products thus produced is no longer necessary. It is also possible to simultaneously hold several workpieces parallel to one another between the rolling carriages, so that simultaneous machining of a whole series of workpieces is possible.

Konkret ist ein derartiges Metallrohr auf einer rotierbaren Dornstange aufzunehmen, welche das Werkstück in einer definierten Position zwischen den Walzschlitten hält. Durch die rotierbare Lagerung der Dornstange und des Metallrohrs auf der Dornstange ist eine gleichmäßige Einprägung der Verformung in das Metallrohr gewährleistet.In concrete terms, such a metal tube is to be accommodated on a rotatable mandrel bar, which holds the workpiece in a defined position between the rolling carriages. Due to the rotatable mounting of the mandrel rod and the metal tube on the mandrel rod a uniform impression of the deformation is ensured in the metal tube.

Hierbei kann mit Vorteil die Dornstange zweiteilig ausgeführt sein, so dass ein erster Teil auf einer Seite in das Metallrohr eingeführt wird, während der zweite Dornstangenabschnitt von der anderen Seite her das Metallrohr gegenhält.In this case, the mandrel bar may advantageously be designed in two parts, so that a first part is introduced into the metal tube on one side, while the second mandrel rod section counteracts the metal tube from the other side.

Um die Genauigkeit der Anformung einer Sicke oder einer Durchmesserverringerung zu verbessern, kann der ohnehin in das Werkstück einragende Dorn in Bezug auf sein Außenmaß derart ausgestaltet sein, dass das Außenmaß dem gewünschten Innenmaß der Verformung entspricht. Hierdurch wird einerseits verhindert, dass die Verformung durch das Kaliber der Walzleiste zu tief gerät, andererseits wird dafür gesorgt, dass das Material, welches durch die Verformung verdrängt wird, nicht notwendigerweise dahingehend ausweicht, dass eine zu starke Umformung in Richtung des Rohrzentrums zu befürchten ist.In order to improve the precision of the formation of a bead or a diameter reduction, the mandrel, which in any case protrudes into the workpiece, can be designed with respect to its outer dimension such that the outer dimension corresponds to the desired internal dimension of the deformation. As a result, on the one hand prevents the deformation caused by the caliber of the rolling strip too deep, on the other hand it is ensured that the material which is displaced by the deformation, not necessarily evades to the effect that excessive deformation in the direction of the pipe center is to be feared ,

Einer gleichermaßen zu befürchtenden zu starken Ausdünnung des Metallrohrs kann dadurch begegnet werden, dass gleichzeitig während des Walzvorgangs die Dornstangenabschnitte aufeinander zu bewegt werden. Hierdurch wird ein Druck auf die Gesamtanordnung derart ausgeübt, dass das Metallrohr seiner Länge nach gestaucht wird, wodurch der Verformung aus der Längserstreckung des Rohres zusätzliches Material zugeführt wird. Die zu befürchtende Ausdünnung ist dadurch wirkungsvoll vermieden.An equally to be feared excessive thinning of the metal tube can be countered by simultaneously moving the mandrel rod sections toward each other during the rolling process. As a result, a pressure on the overall arrangement is exerted such that the metal tube is compressed in its length, whereby the deformation of the longitudinal extent of the tube additional material is supplied. The feared thinning is effectively avoided.

Der Vertrieb der Dornstangenabschnitte aufeinander kann hierbei insbesondere mithilfe eines mechanischen Vortriebs, insbesondere eines Spindelvortriebs, eines elektromechanischen oder eines hydraulischen Vortriebs erfolgen, welche die hierfür benötigte Kraft aufbringen können.The distribution of the mandrel rod sections on each other can in this case be effected in particular by means of a mechanical advance, in particular a spindle drive, an electromechanical or a hydraulic advance, which can apply the force required for this purpose.

Um ohne Weiteres mehrere Werkstücke gleichzeitig bearbeiten zu können, kann - wie bereits angesprochen - eine Anordnung mehrerer Dornstangen parallel zueinander zwischen den beiden Walzschlitten vorgesehen sein.In order to be able to process several workpieces at the same time without further ado, an arrangement of a plurality of mandrel rods can be provided parallel to one another between the two rolling carriages, as already mentioned.

Im Hinblick auf die die Verformung vornehmenden, Kaliber aufweisenden Walzleisten ist es vorgesehen, eine derartige Walzleiste auf beiden Walzschlitten anzuordnen, so dass eine gleichzeitige beidseitige Verformung des Metallrohrs erfolgt. Es ist jedoch durchaus möglich, lediglich auf einem Walzschlitten eine derartige Walzleiste vorzusehen. Soweit auf beiden Walzschlitten eine derartige Walzleiste vorgesehen ist, so sind diese derart auszugestalten, dass sowohl die gegenläufige Bewegungsrichtung der Walzschlitten, als auch die gegenüberliegende Anordnung der Kaliber berücksichtigt ist.With regard to the deformation-making, caliber-comprising rolling strips, it is provided to arrange such a rolling bar on both rolling carriage, so that a simultaneous two-sided deformation of the metal tube takes place. However, it is quite possible to provide such a rolling bar only on a rolling carriage. As far as such a rolling bar is provided on both rolling carriage, so they are to be designed such that both the opposite direction of movement of the rolling carriage, as well as the opposite arrangement of the caliber is taken into account.

Erfindungsgemäß werden während des Walzvorgangs die Walzschlitten, deren Walzleisten ein konstant hohes Kaliber aufweisen, unter Beibehaltung der Flächenparallelität aufeinander zu zu bewegt. Durch diese Aufeinanderzubewegung wird praktisch in gleicher Weise eine zunehmende Verformung vorgesehen, wobei es gegen Ende des Walzvorgangs ebenfalls möglich ist, einen konstanten Druck in der gewünschten Verformungstiefe aufrecht zu erhalten, indem die Walzschlitten in dieser Position bei konstantem Abstand gehalten werden.According to the invention, during the rolling process, the rolling carriage whose rolling strips have a constantly high caliber, while maintaining the surface parallelism towards each other moves. By this Aufeinanderzubewegung an increasing deformation is provided in substantially the same way, and it is also possible towards the end of the rolling process to maintain a constant pressure in the desired depth of deformation by the rolling carriage are kept in this position at a constant distance.

Grundsätzlich ist es hierbei möglich, den kompletten Walzvorgang ein- oder mehrmals vorzunehmen, abhängig von den Ergebnissen des jeweils vorhergehenden Walzvorgangs.In principle, it is possible to carry out the complete rolling process once or several times, depending on the results of the preceding rolling process.

Das Prinzip des Walzvorgangs wird im Folgenden anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels/näher erläutert, welches nicht unter den Wortlaut des Anspruches 1 fällt,The principle of the rolling process is explained in more detail below with reference to an embodiment / which does not fall under the wording of claim 1,

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eine lineare Umformungseinheit mit ei- nem eingelegten Metallrohr, am Ende des Bearbeitungsvorgangs, in einer seitli- chen Schnittdarstellung
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die lineare Umformungseinheit gemäß Fig. 1 in einer seitlichen Schnittdar- stellung, wobei die Ausgangsstellung der Walzschlitten dargestellt ist,
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die lineare Umformungseinheit gemäß Fig. 1 in einer seitlichen Schnittdar- stellung, wobei die Endstellung der Walzschlitten dargestellt ist, sowie
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eine mögliche Walzleiste in einer per- spektivischen Darstellung von schräg oben.
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FIG. 1
a linear forming unit with an inserted metal tube, at the end of the machining process, in a lateral sectional view
FIG. 2
the linear transformation unit according to Fig. 1 in a lateral sectional view, wherein the starting position of the rolling carriage is shown,
FIG. 3
the linear transformation unit according to Fig. 1 in a lateral sectional view, wherein the end position of the rolling carriage is shown, as well as
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a possible rolling strip in a perspective view obliquely from above.

Fig. 1 zeigt eine lineare Umformungseinheit 1 in einer seitlichen Schnittdarstellung, wobei der Schnitt auch eines der eingelegten Werkstücke, nämlich ein Metallrohr 12 mittig durchgreift. Das Metallrohr 12 ist auf eine Dornstange 6, 6' aufgenommen, welche in zwei Dornstangenabschnitte 6, 6' unterteilt ist. Die beiden Dornstangenabschnitte 6, 6' stellen die Drehachse 11 für das Metallrohr 12 dar, um welche sich das Metallrohr 12 während eines Walzvorgangs dreht. Das Metallrohr 12 ist während eines Walzvorgangs umgeben von zwei Walzschlitten 3, 4, welche jeweils mit einer Anordnung von Schienen 7 über eine entsprechende Schienenführung 8 mit einem Walzgerüst 2, welches im Wesentlichen die Umformungseinheit 1 nach außen begrenzt, geführt sind. Hierbei ist es jeweils möglich, etwa den oberen Walzschlitten 3 aus der Zeichenebene heraus zu verschieben und gleichzeitig den unteren Walzschlitten 4 in die Zeichenebene hinein, also gegenparallel zum oberen Walzschlitten 3, zu bewegen. Das hierbei zwischen den beiden Walzschlitten 3, 4 eingeklemmte Metallrohr 12 macht hierbei eine Rotation mit, so dass letztlich die an den Walzschlitten 3, 4 angeordneten Walzleisten 5 kontinuierlich über den kompletten Umfang des Metallrohrs 12 geführt werden. Die Walzleisten 5 weisen hierbei ein Kaliber 16 auf, dessen Höhe mit zunehmendem Walzfortschritt ansteigt, so dass eine zunehmende Verformung 14 des Metallrohrs 12 an den hierfür vorgesehenen Stellen erfolgt. Fig. 1 shows a linear forming unit 1 in a side sectional view, wherein the cut also one of the inserted workpieces, namely a metal tube 12 passes through the center. The metal tube 12 is received on a mandrel bar 6, 6 'which is divided into two mandrel bar sections 6, 6'. The two mandrel bar sections 6, 6 'represent the axis of rotation 11 for the metal tube 12 about which the metal tube 12 rotates during a rolling operation. During a rolling process, the metal tube 12 is surrounded by two rolling carriages 3, 4, each of which is guided with an arrangement of rails 7 via a corresponding rail guide 8 with a rolling stand 2, which essentially limits the forming unit 1 to the outside. In this case, it is possible in each case to displace the upper roller carriage 3 out of the plane of the drawing and at the same time to move the lower roller carriage 4 into the plane of the drawing, that is, counterparallel to the upper roller carriage 3. In this case, the metal tube 12 clamped between the two rolling carriages 3, 4 makes a rotation, so that ultimately the rolling strips 5 arranged on the rolling carriages 3, 4 are continuously guided over the complete circumference of the metal tube 12. The roller strips 5 in this case have a caliber 16, the height of which increases with increasing rolling progress, so that an increasing deformation 14 of the metal tube 12 takes place at the points provided for this purpose.

Um eine im Bereich der Verformungen 14 zu erwartende Ausdünnung des Materials zu verhindern, ist im Bereich zumindest eines der Dornstangenabschnitte 6, 6' ein Spindelvortrieb 9 vorgesehen, welcher während des Bearbeitungsvorgangs eine Stauchung des Metallrohrs 12 vornimmt und somit dem Verformungsbereich des Metallrohrs 12 zusätzliches Material aus der Längserstreckung des Metallrohres 12 zuführt. Ein Antrieb 10 sorgt für eine gleichmäßige Rotation der Dornstange 6, 6'.In order to prevent expected in the region of the deformations 14 thinning of the material is in the area at least one of the mandrel rod sections 6, 6 ', a spindle drive 9 is provided, which during the machining operation makes a compression of the metal tube 12 and thus the deformation of the metal tube 12 additional material from the longitudinal extent of the metal tube 12 supplies. A drive 10 ensures a uniform rotation of the mandrel bar 6, 6 '.

Fig. 2 zeigt die Umformungseinheit 1 in ihrer Ausgangsposition, also in einer Position, in der sämtliche Kaliber 16 der Walzleisten 5 vollständig eben sind, also das Metallrohr 12 flächig eben zwischen den Walzschlitten 3, 4 eingespannt ist. In dieser Position ist zu erkennen, dass die Dornstangen 6, 6' in ihrem innen liegenden Bereich eine Dornspitze 13 kleineren Außenumfangs aufweisen, deren Außenumfang dem gewünschten Innenumfang der Verformung 14 entspricht. Die Umformungseinheit 1 wird also lediglich eine Verformung 14 bis zum Außenumfang der Dornspitze 13 vornehmen können. Eine Abschnürung des Metallrohres 12 ist damit vermieden. Gleichzeitig kann auch die weitere Form der Dornspitze 13 die gewünschte Form der Verformung 14 weiter unterstützen. Fig. 2 shows the forming unit 1 in its initial position, ie in a position in which all the caliber 16 of the rolling strips 5 are completely flat, so the metal tube 12 is flat between the rolling carriage 3, 4 clamped. In this position, it can be seen that the mandrel rods 6, 6 'have in their inner region a mandrel tip 13 of smaller outer circumference, whose outer circumference corresponds to the desired inner circumference of the deformation 14. The forming unit 1 will therefore only be able to make a deformation 14 to the outer circumference of the mandrel tip 13. A constriction of the metal tube 12 is thus avoided. At the same time, the further shape of the mandrel tip 13 can further support the desired shape of the deformation 14.

Aus der gezeigten Position heraus wird sich der obere Walzschlitten 3 auf den Betrachter zu, also aus der Zeichenebene heraus bewegen, während sich der untere Walzschlitten 4 in die Betrachtungsebene hinein begibt.From the position shown, the upper roller carriage 3 will move towards the observer, ie out of the plane of the drawing, while the lower roller carriage 4 moves into the viewing plane.

Fig. 3 zeigt schließlich die Umformungseinheit 1 in ihrer Endstellung, in welcher die Walzleiste 5 mit ihrem Kaliber 16 die größtmögliche Verformung 14 in das Metallrohr 12 eingeprägt hat. Im konkreten Fall wird auf der Seite des Dornstangenabschnitts 6 eine Verformung 14 vorgenommen, während auf der Seite des Dornstangenabschnitts 6' eine Schnauzenöffnung 15 geformt wird. Die ansonsten über den Fortschritt des Walzvorgangs anwachsende Kaliberhöhe wird in diesem Endbereich über einen Zeitraum hinweg gehalten, so dass eine Materialentspannung und eine damit zu erwartende Rückverformung vermieden wird. Fig. 3 Finally, the forming unit 1 in its end position, in which the rolling bar 5 with its caliber 16 has impressed the greatest possible deformation 14 in the metal tube 12. In the specific case, a deformation 14 is made on the side of the mandrel rod section 6, while on the side of the mandrel rod portion 6 ', a nose opening 15 is formed. The caliber height, which otherwise increases as a result of the progress of the rolling process, is held in this end region over a period of time, so that a material relaxation and an expected re-deformation is avoided.

Fig. 4 zeigt eine mögliche Walzleiste 5 mit einem über die Länge der Walzleiste 5 ansteigenden Kaliber 16. In einem ersten Abschnitt ist das Kaliber 16 vollkommen eben, steigt dann kontinuierlich an und weist schließlich in einem Endabschnitt 17 eine konstante Höhe auf, welche zur Haltung des Enddrucks auf die dem Metallrohr 12 zugefügten Verformungen 14 vorgesehen ist. Fig. 4 shows a possible rolling bar 5 with an increasing over the length of the rolling bar 5 caliber 16. In a first section, the caliber 16 is completely flat, then increases continuously and finally has an end portion 17 in a constant height, which for holding the final pressure on the metal tube 12 added deformations 14 is provided.

Vorstehend ist somit ein Verfahren zur Kaltumformung von Metallrohren beschrieben, welches das Hinzufügen von Verformungen in ein derartiges Metallrohr ermöglicht, weitere Nachbearbeitungsschritte wie eine spanende Bearbeitung oder eine Warmumformung vermeidet und eine hohe Produktionsrate durch mehrere parallele mögliche Werkstücke begünstigt.Thus, what has been described hereinbefore is a method of cold forming metal tubes which allows for the addition of deformations to such a metal tube, avoids further post-processing such as machining or hot working, and favors a high production rate through multiple parallel workpieces.

BEZUGSZEICHENLISTELIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

11
Umformungseinheitreforming unit
22
Walzgerüstrolling mill
33
Oberer WalzschlittenUpper rolling carriage
44
Unterer WalzschlittenLower roller carriage
55
Walzleisteroll bar
6,6'6.6 '
Dornstangemandrel
77
Schienerail
88th
Schienenführungrail guide
99
Spindelvortriebspindle boring
1010
Antriebdrive
1111
Drehachseaxis of rotation
1212
Metallrohrmetal pipe
1313
Dornspitzemandrel tip
1414
Verformungdeformation
1515
Schnauzenöffnungsnout opening
1616
Kalibercaliber
1717
Endabschnittend

Claims (10)

  1. A method for cold-forming metal tubes (12) by means of a linear forming unit (1), in which the metal tube (12) to be formed is rotatably held between two rolling carriages (3, 4) in such a way that the metal tube (12) is subjected to a deformation by at least one rolling rail (5) arranged on one of the rolling carriages (3, 4) during an anti-parallel displacement of the rolling carriages (3, 4), characterized in that at least one rolling rail (5) has a calibre (16) of constant height, with the anti-parallel displacement of the rolling carriages (3, 4) being superimposed by an approaching movement by maintaining surface parallelism.
  2. A method according to claim 1, characterized in that the metal tube (12) is accommodated on a rotatable mandrel bar (6).
  3. A method according to claim 2, characterized in that the mandrel bar (6) is arranged in two parts, with one respective mandrel bar section (6, 6') being inserted into one of the two ends of the metal tube (12).
  4. A method according to claim 3, characterized in that the external dimensions of at least one mandrel bar section (6, 6') correspond to the desired internal dimensions of the deformation (14).
  5. A method according to one of the claims 3 or 4, characterized in that the mandrel bar sections (6, 6') are driven towards one another during a rolling process.
  6. A method according to claim 5, characterized in that the advance of the mandrel bar sections (6, 6') occurs by means of mechanical driving, especially spindle driving (9), electromechanical or a hydraulic driving.
  7. A method according to one of the preceding claims 2 to 6, characterized in that several mandrel bars (6, 6') are provided in parallel with respect to each other between two rolling carriages (3, 4).
  8. A method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that merely one rolling carriage (3, 4) comprises at least one rolling bar (5).
  9. A method according to one of the claims 1 to 7, characterized in that both rolling carriages (3, 4) comprise rolling bars (5), with the rolling bars (5) being respectively formed in pairs with respect to each other.
  10. A method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the approach of the rolling carriages (3, 4) ends after reaching the desired deformation depth.
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