LAPSE:2023.36743
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LAPSE:2023.36743
Effects of Process Parameters on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Large PE Pipe via Polymer Melt Jetting Stacking
Shenglin Wu, Wei Zhang, Yafeng Zhu
September 21, 2023
The conventional methods for producing large-diameter pipes, such as extrusion and winding fusion welding, suffer from various drawbacks including difficulties in forming, complex molds, and high costs. Moreover, the flexibility and production efficiency of traditional manufacturing processes are relatively low. To address these challenges, this study proposes a new manufacturing process for polymer melt jetting and stacking based on fused deposition modeling (FDM) and rolling forming principles. This innovative approach aims to overcome the limitations of conventional methods and improve the flexibility and production efficiency in large-diameter pipe manufacturing. In the polymer melt jetting and stacking process, a plastic melt with a specific temperature and pressure is extruded by an extruder. The melt is then injected through the nozzle embedded in the previous layer of the pipe blank. By utilizing the localized rolling action of the forming device and adjusting the diameter using a diameter adjustment device, the newly injected plastic melt bonds with the previous layer of the pipe blank. Finally, the continuous large-diameter plastic pipe is formed through cooling and solidification. Experimental investigations demonstrate that the polymer melt jetting and stacking process can produce pipes with diameters ranging from 780 mm to 850 mm and thicknesses of 20 mm to 25 mm. The radial tensile strength, impact strength, and microstructural orientation of the produced pipes exhibit superior performance compared to those in the axial direction. Additionally, process parameters such as rolling speed, cooling temperature, melt extrusion speed, and tractive velocity significantly influence the microstructure and mechanical properties of the pipes.
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impact strength, large diameter pipe, microstructure, polymer melt jetting and stacking, tensile strength
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Wu S, Zhang W, Zhu Y. Effects of Process Parameters on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Large PE Pipe via Polymer Melt Jetting Stacking. (2023). LAPSE:2023.36743
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Wu S: School of Intelligent Manufacturing and Electrical Engineering, Guangzhou Institute of Science and Technology, Guangzhou 510540, China
Zhang W: School of Intelligent Manufacturing and Electrical Engineering, Guangzhou Institute of Science and Technology, Guangzhou 510540, China
Zhu Y: School of Intelligent Manufacturing and Electrical Engineering, Guangzhou Institute of Science and Technology, Guangzhou 510540, China
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Processes
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11
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8
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2384
Year
2023
Publication Date
2023-08-08
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2227-9717
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PII: pr11082384, Publication Type: Journal Article
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