NUMERIC SIMULATION OF THE HYDROFORMING PROCESS FOR A TUBULAR PART IN A BICYCLE FRAME

Tudor Eugen MORAR, Gheorghe ACHIMAŞ, Nicolae MIHĂILESC, Sorin ACHIMAŞ, Florin MOCEAN

Abstract


     Hydroforming is a manufacturing process with increasing appeal to manufacturers in high technology domains, as well as to manufacturers of household goods. This technology uses pressure exerted by a hydraulic medium to shape a tubular part. Tube hydroforming is being frequently used to produce bicycle parts, given the advantage of eliminating welding operations which require expensive installations. Furthermore, the ratio between the mechanical strength characteristics and the weight of hydroformed parts is extremely favourable, contributing to significant reduction of product weight.


Key words: hydroforming, bicycle, tube hydroforming, mould hydroforming.


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