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Thesis presentation of Mechatronics Engineering graduate student Mustafa Can Uzun

It will be held online on Monday, December 25 at 11:00.

Presentation link https://tedu.zoom.us/j/99769111461?pwd=V0tJZkxKL3oyQnVlRjBMdlU4MHhJUT09

 

Thesis Title: ANALYSIS OF SHEAR SPINNING PROCESS

Abstract:

Shear spinning process is used for manufacturing hollow, rotationally symmetric parts

used in the aerospace, nuclear, defense, and automotive industries. The process has

been invented about 60 years ago and used widely in the industry. However, the

literature and the understanding of process mechanics are limited. This thesis

investigates the process mechanics through numerical models and a series of physical

trials using commercially pure copper. Shear spinning process is modeled using

Abaqus FE software with input from tests to determine friction coefficient and material

properties. It is then validated against physical trials comparing both part geometry

and strain distribution in shear-spun parts. The validated model is then employed for

investigating the process mechanics and the underlying mechanism of deformation

under various process conditions. Lastly, an attempt is made to define a process

operating window.

Keywords: Shear spinning, Shear forming, Experiments, Numerical model