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This document describes the main seamless tube manufacturing processes that emerged in the late 19th century. It covers various modern high-performance processes and their historical development, including the continuous mandrel rolling process, the push bench process, the multi-stand plug mill process, and the cross roll piercing and pilger rolling process.
What's inside
- Introduction to seamless tube manufacturing processes
- Historical development of manufacturing processes
- Modern high-performance processes
- Continuous mandrel rolling process
- Push bench process
- Multi-stand plug mill process
Who it is for: Students of manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and materials science. (Postgraduate)
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Summary
Seamless tube manufacturing processes are described. Students learn about the history, methods and equipment used in the industry.
Seamless tube manufacturing
The main processes for making seamless tubes are described. The history of these processes is outlined. The size ranges for different processes are given.
Spiral pipe forming
The spiral pipe forming process is explained. The steps in this process are described. The equipment used is named.
Pipe specifications
Common pipe specifications are listed. The uses of different types of pipe are described. The dimensions of pipes are given.
Ultrasonic inspection
Ultrasonic inspection of pipes is described. The equipment used is named. The advantages of modern equipment are outlined.
Key terms
- Seamless tubes
- Tubes made without a welded seam.
- Cross roll piercing
- A process for making tubes by piercing with crossed rolls.
- Spiral pipe forming
- A method of making pipes by forming a spiral shape.
- Ultrasonic inspection
- A way of checking pipes for flaws using sound waves.
- DV/DP
- A measure of volume change for a pressure change in pipes.
- UOE pipe
- A type of pipe made by U-O-E forming.
Questions this document helps with
- What are the main methods for making seamless tubes?
- Which process is used for making large diameter tubes?
- How are pipes checked for flaws using sound waves?
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