What Factors Affect The Accuracy of Precision Tubes?

In the field of industrial manufacturing, the precision of precision tube is crucial (especially seamless pipe), which is related to the quality and performance of many products. So, what factors are affecting whether precision tubes can reach high precision standards?

There are many factors that affect the precision of precision tubes, covering multiple links from raw materials to processing and manufacturing, and then to post-processing, as follows:

Raw materials

1. Material uniformity

If the material of the tube is uneven, the degree of deformation of each part will be different during the processing, resulting in deviations in dimensional accuracy. For example, the content of elements such as carbon, silicon, and manganese in steel fluctuates greatly, which will make the hardness and toughness of the material inconsistent, affecting the processing accuracy of the tube.

2. Surface quality

If there are defects on the surface of the raw material, such as scratches, cracks, oxide scale, etc., these defects will further expand or cause abnormal local deformation of the material during processing, increase the surface roughness of the precision tube, and reduce the dimensional accuracy.

3. Dimensional accuracy

The initial dimensional accuracy of the raw material directly affects the accuracy of the finished product. If the outer diameter and wall thickness tolerances of the tube blank are large, it is difficult to produce high-precision precision tubes even if the subsequent processing technology is more accurate.

Processing equipment and process

1. Equipment accuracy

High-precision processing equipment is the basis for ensuring the accuracy of precision tubes. For example, if the roller accuracy of the rolling mill is not high and the spindle runout of the lathe is too large, it will be directly reflected in the size and shape accuracy of the tube.

2. Processing process parameters

The process parameters such as rolling speed, feed rate, and rolling force have a significant impact on the accuracy of precision tubes. If the rolling speed is too fast, the tube may cause dimensional deviation due to insufficient deformation; if the feed rate is too large, the surface roughness of the tube will increase and the dimensional accuracy will decrease.

3. Mold quality

The accuracy and wear degree of the mold have a great impact on the accuracy of the tube. Only when the mold accuracy is high can the forming accuracy of the tube be high; and when the mold is worn, its size and shape will change, resulting in a decrease in the accuracy of the produced tube.

Processing environment and operation

1. Processing environment temperature

Temperature changes will cause the material to expand and contract, affecting the dimensional accuracy of the tube. When processed in a high temperature environment, the size of the pipe will shrink after cooling; when processed in a low temperature environment, the material may become brittle, the processing difficulty will increase, and the accuracy will also be affected.

2. Operator skills

The technical level and experience of the operator have an important impact on the accuracy of the precision tube. Skilled operators can reasonably adjust the processing parameters according to the actual situation of the materials and equipment, timely discover and solve problems in the processing process, and ensure the accuracy of the pipe.

Inspection and correction aspects

1. Accuracy of inspection equipment

The accuracy of the inspection equipment determines whether the size and shape deviation of the pipe can be accurately measured. If the accuracy of the inspection equipment is insufficient and the accuracy problem of the pipe cannot be discovered in time, unqualified products will flow into the next process.

2. Correction technology and equipment

It is inevitable that some deformation will occur in the pipe during the processing process, and correction is needed to improve the accuracy. The advancement of correction technology and equipment, the rationality of correction process parameters, etc. will affect the correction effect, and then affect the final accuracy of the pipe.

Summary

In short, understanding these factors that affect the precision of precision tubes is of key significance for manufacturers to optimize processes and improve product quality, as well as for users to select suitable precision tubes, and lays the foundation for the precise "power" of precision tubes in various fields.