T-Shape Connector Hydroforming Process Analysis

The work is focused on hydroforming of T-shape connector for high temperature applications. A seamless part for use in industrial applications was formed in a high pressure liquid extrusion process. Due to the occurrence of faults in the final products, numerical simulations were conducted to reveal the possible sources of such failures. The numerical simulation took into account precisely determined boundary conditions allowing proper selection of processing parameters. The microstructure of charge material as well as that of the final product was also examined. Numerical simulations of the investigated extrusion process showed the possibility of obtaining good quality product, however, the quality of final part is strongly influenced by properly designed heat treatment schedule.