<p>Welded built-up structural steel members are widely used as columns, beams, and beam-columns in various buildings, bridges, industrial complexes, etc. Modern cutting techniques are used in the fabrication of such members. Besides traditional saw cutting and oxy-flame cutting, the modern cutting techniques include plasma cutting, laser cutting, water- jet cutting, etc. The different cutting techniques induce different degrees of Heat Affected Zones (HAZ), which subsequently creates different degrees of geometrical and mechanical imperfections (residual stresses). Therefore, it could be expected that the true behavior of structural steel columns manufactured by such cutting techniques be different.</p><p>The main objective of this investigation was to study the characteristics and behavior of plasma cut-welded H-shaped steel columns at different slenderness ratios. However, this investigation also considered similar flame cut-welded H-shaped steel columns for comparison purposes. The H-shaped column sections were fabricated from plates having specified yield strength of 350MPa. First, the initial plate was cut into plate strips and then the plate strips (flanges and web) were welded together to form the H-shaped section in this investigation. The strength of these columns were established under uni-axial compressive loading with pinned end condition, allowing for minor axis rotation. Moreover, the structural imperfections such as residual stresses and geometrical imperfections were established. The residual stresses distributions were established at various stages of fabrication processes using the "method of section" technique. That is, the residual stresses in initial plate, plate strips (cutting effects), and column sections (cutting and welding effects) were established. Similarly, the geometrical imperfections were established at various stages of fabrication processes in this investigation.The temperature profiles were measured during the cutting and welding processes. As part of the scientific documentation, the mechanical characteristic of virgin steel plates were obtained by standard coupon tensile test.</p><p>Based on the experimental results on column strength, the general behavior of plasma cut columns and flame cut columns were similar. However, it was found that the plasma cut-welded steel columns seemed to carry higher loads than that of flame cut-welded columns for higher slenderness ratios( λ≥1). For lower slenderness ratios (0.5<λ<1), it was found that the flame cut-welded columns had higher strength than plasma cut-welded columns in this investigation. The residual stress distribution of both plasma cut column section and flame cut column section had the same general distribution. However, in general, the flame cut columns had high intensity of tensile residual stresses at their flange tips than the plasma cut columns. Moreover, the out-of-plane imperfections of column sections were within the code limitations. However, it was found that the flame cut-welded H-shaped steel columns seemed to have higher out-of-plane imperfections than the similar plasma cut-welded H-shaped steel columns in this investigation.</p> / Thesis / Master of Applied Science (MASc)

The thermal parting by plasma is progressive technology of material cutting. There is a new method based on the plasma stabilization by the steam, beyond common systems with gas stabilization. The potentialities of cutting by steam stabilized plasma are tested and the results are compared with regular gas plasma in this diploma thesis.

The final work elaborated in the scope of master's studies of the branch 2303T002 submitted use of modern technologies in the production of flat sheet metal parts from the material 11 373. Work is set for cold shaping of metal by means of cutting. Production on sequence shearing tool is based on series 350 000 pieces per year. Universal hydraulic press CUPS 63 DEU with shearing force 630 kN is selected for realization. Work is also focused on the production of the same components using plasma, laser and water CNC equipment and the subsequent economic evaluation of all variants of the production. In enclosure there is drawing documentation for cutting tool.

The content of this diploma thesis is solution of production technology of cooling tower component. A model the cooling tower according to customer specifications is designed. There are selected 2 plates from steel construction that will be machined by plasma cutting. The technology of production of the plates is also proposed. Technical and economic evaluation of production compares 2 versions of plate production using unconventional metal cutting methods.

Neuartige Hybridgarn-Textil-Thermoplaste (HGTT) ermöglichen die automatisierte Fertigung von Faserverbundbauteilen in serienfähigen Taktzeiten. Im Rahmen des Produktionstechnischen Zentrums der TU Dresden (ProZeD) und mit Mitteln des Bundesministeriums für Bildung und Forschung wurde ein solcher Fertigungsprozess entwickelt und gestaltet. In diesem wird das Bauteil in zwei wesentlichen Schritten aus textiler Rollenware durch einmaliges Erwärmen und Konsolidieren bei gleichzeitiger Formgebung hergestellt. Im ersten Schritt erfolgt der endkonturnahe Zuschnitt, sowie für dickwandigere Bauteile das Übereinanderlegen mehrerer textiler Preforms und deren Fixierung gegen Verrutschen. Für diesen Prozessschritt wurden das Plasmaschneiden als Trennverfahren von HGTT untersucht und ein Abwicklungsmechanismus für die Rollenware sowie ein Greifersystem für das verzugsfreie Handling der Preform entwickelt. Kernstück der technischen Umsetzung ist dabei eine Parallelkinematik, die a) den Plasmabrenner zum Ausschneiden der Preform führt, b) das Handling der Lagen übernimmt und c) durch optische Überwachung der Faserlage die Qualität sichert. Im zweiten Prozessschritt wird in einem angetriebenen Werkzeug das Material durch Heißpressen konsolidiert. Zur Sicherung einer effektiven Temperierung wird beim Werkzeug auf das MELATO-Prinzip zurückgegriffen und dessen mögliche Einsatzbedingungen untersucht. Ziel von EFFEKT ist es, den Prozess zur Serienreife weiter zu entwickeln, d. h. durch Optimierung der Prozessparameter die Taktzeiten zu minimieren, die gleichbleibende Qualität des Fertigteils sicherzustellen sowie ohne Verschnitt und Ausschuss ressourcenschonend zu fertigen.

Submitted by Fernando Coelho (coelho-fernet@ig.com.br) on 2018-04-17T15:09:25Z No. of bitstreams: 1 DM17ABR201811h.pdf: 2603442 bytes, checksum: c2422dffe1f0841b0b22aec6f8143ac3 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Minervina Teixeira Lopes null (vina_lopes@bauru.unesp.br) on 2018-04-18T14:23:57Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 coelho_f_me_bauru.pdf: 2533903 bytes, checksum: 74e09316ffac9baa3e8d0973642fff7b (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-04-18T14:23:57Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 coelho_f_me_bauru.pdf: 2533903 bytes, checksum: 74e09316ffac9baa3e8d0973642fff7b (MD5) Previous issue date: 2018-02-28 / As indústrias metalúrgicas de diversos segmentos buscam continuamente aperfeiçoar seus processos e reduzir custos de produção de estruturas metálicas. Variações em um processo térmico padronizado ou na configuração do produto podem causar alterações na microestrutura e nas propriedades mecânicas do, bem como, no comportamento mecânico do material. Assim, o presente estudo avaliou os efeitos das variações do ângulo de chanfro da junta em tubos de aço redondos AISI 4130 sem costura, quando soldados no processo TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas). Os tubos foram cortados com arco de plasma e preparados com ângulos, 30°, 45° e 60°, e 1 milímetro de altura da raiz. A soldagem foi realizada em dois passes, sendo o primeiro passe na raiz pelo método autógeno e o segundo de preenchimento com metal de adição arame-eletrodo AWSER80S-B2. As juntas soldadas foram submetidas a análises metalográficas de macrografia e microscopia óptica, para avaliação metalúrgica das zonas fundida e afetada pelo calor. Também foi realizado ensaio mecânico de tração e microdureza Vickers para verificar o desempenho mecânico e a dureza do material. A variável de interesse do estudo foi evidenciada por meio da estabilização do processo de corte e soldagem com uso de uma máquina rotativa digital desenvolvida no presente estudo. Os resultados obtidos evidenciaram uniformidade entre os cordões produzidos, variações nas geometrias dos cordões, no tamanho de grão e nas fases de transformação da microestrutura, com impacto na dureza da ZF (Zona Fundida), assim como no desempenho mecânico verificado com ensaios de tração. Conclui-se que, variações no ângulo da junta alteram a área de contato do arco com a poça de fusão, assim como, da poça de fusão com a ZAC. Com isso têm-se diferentes eficiências de transferência de energia térmica por condução, com diferentes ciclos térmicos que resultam em fases e transformações metalúrgicas distintas. / The metallurgical industries at several segments are continuously looking for improving their process and decrease metallic structures production costs. Modifications in a standardized thermal process or in the product configuration can leads to microstructure changes and in the mechanical properties,as well, in the mechanical behavior from the material. Thus, the current study made an assessment of the angle variation effect in steel round tubes joint AISI 4130 without seam, when welded by mechanized TIG process (Tungsten Inert Gas). The steel tubes were cross cut with plasma and prepared in three different angles 30°, 45° and 60°, with 1 millimeter height of root. The welding was made in two passes, the first one in the root by autogenous methode and the second one for filling using eletrode wire AWS ER80S-B2. The welded joints were submitted to metallographic test of macrograph and optical micrographics for metalurgical assessment in the melted zone and the heat affected zone. In addiction was made traction tests and micro hardness Vickers for verify the mechanical behavior and hardness from the material. The interest variable in this study, was evidenced by cut and welding process stabilization using a digital rotative machine developed in this study. The obtained results showed uniformity between weld beads produced with variation in the geometry, as well, in the grain size and in the fases transformations from the microstructure, with impact in the melted zone hardness profile, and in the mechanical properties verified by traction test. It´s pissible conclude that joint chanfer angle variations cause changes in the contact area size between the arc and the molten puddle, and between the molten puddle with the base metal. With this, diferent energy transfer efficency by conduction are obtained producing diferent thermal cicle, that can result in diferent metallurgical fases and microstructure transformations.

The project is elaborated in frame of engineering studies branch 2303T002. The project is submitting suggestion of convenient technologies of production for submitted flat sheet metal part 11 375. There are proposed a number of variants of production method, namely: production on sequence shearing tool, production by means of plasma machine, laser machines and machines for watejets cutting. Particular part is designed for the production quantity of 380 000 pieces per year. Based on the literary study of the shear and calculations, there were designed shearing tool for given part. For this tool the press CDCH 3000 P was selected (producer HESSE+CO Maschinenfabrik GmbH), with nominal force 3 000 kN. In the work there are included necessary calculations for all variants including technological and economical evaluation.

The aim of diploma thesis is to design technology components production orders. For a given part of the technology will be used non conventional deep drawing Wheelon method. For manufacturing lengthwise recesses and consequent cutting of shaped holes using a plasma cutting. The suitability of technological applications will be tested using the cost functions.

The diploma´s thesis deals with cutting beams technologies. It shows the current knowledge of these cutting methods, their possibilities and applications. The practical part rates benefits of replacement water jet with laser from economic and technological perspective.

Neuartige Hybridgarn-Textil-Thermoplaste (HGTT) ermöglichen die automatisierte Fertigung von Faserverbundbauteilen in serienfähigen Taktzeiten. Im Rahmen des Produktionstechnischen Zentrums der TU Dresden (ProZeD) und mit Mitteln des Bundesministeriums für Bildung und Forschung wurde ein solcher Fertigungsprozess entwickelt und gestaltet. In diesem wird das Bauteil in zwei wesentlichen Schritten aus textiler Rollenware durch einmaliges Erwärmen und Konsolidieren bei gleichzeitiger Formgebung hergestellt. Im ersten Schritt erfolgt der endkonturnahe Zuschnitt, sowie für dickwandigere Bauteile das Übereinanderlegen mehrerer textiler Preforms und deren Fixierung gegen Verrutschen. Für diesen Prozessschritt wurden das Plasmaschneiden als Trennverfahren von HGTT untersucht und ein Abwicklungsmechanismus für die Rollenware sowie ein Greifersystem für das verzugsfreie Handling der Preform entwickelt. Kernstück der technischen Umsetzung ist dabei eine Parallelkinematik, die a) den Plasmabrenner zum Ausschneiden der Preform führt, b) das Handling der Lagen übernimmt und c) durch optische Überwachung der Faserlage die Qualität sichert. Im zweiten Prozessschritt wird in einem angetriebenen Werkzeug das Material durch Heißpressen konsolidiert. Zur Sicherung einer effektiven Temperierung wird beim Werkzeug auf das MELATO-Prinzip zurückgegriffen und dessen mögliche Einsatzbedingungen untersucht. Ziel von EFFEKT ist es, den Prozess zur Serienreife weiter zu entwickeln, d. h. durch Optimierung der Prozessparameter die Taktzeiten zu minimieren, die gleichbleibende Qualität des Fertigteils sicherzustellen sowie ohne Verschnitt und Ausschuss ressourcenschonend zu fertigen.:1. EFFEKT - Effiziente Fertigungsprozesse für endkonturnahe Thermoplastverbundbauteile; Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Knut Großmann, Institut für Werkzeugmaschinen und Steuerungstechnik 2. Beanspruchungsgerechte Faserverbundstrukturen aus Hybridgarn-Textil-Thermoplasten (HGTT); Dipl.-Ing. Michael Krahl, Institut für Leichtbau und Kunststofftechnik 3. Automatische Zuschnittgenerierung und Strukturfixierung für textile Verstärkungsstrukturen; Dr.-Ing. Nuoping Zhao, Institut für Textilmaschinen und Textile Hochleistungswerkstofftechnik 4. Trennen von technischen Textilien mittels Plasma; Dr.-Ing. Katerina Machowa, Institut für Oberflächen- und Fertigungstechnik 5. Automatisierung des Modellverarbeitungsprozesses; Dipl.-Ing. Christian Friedrich, Dipl.-Ing. Mirko Riedel, Dipl.-Ing. Christer Schenke, Institut für Werkzeugmaschinen und Steuerungstechnik 6. Prozessbegleitende Qualitätssicherungsmaßnahmen für eine automatisierte presstechnische Fertigung; Dipl.-Ing. Sirko Geller, Institut für Leichtbau und Kunststofftechnik 7. Konzept für ein quasiangetriebenes Werkzeug (QAW); Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing. Kanchalika Borriboon, Institut für Formgebende Fertigungstechnik 8. Potenziale von MELATO-Werkzeugen für Heißpressen; Dr.-Ing. Hanno Kötter, Institut für Oberflächen- und Fertigungstechnik 9. Integration betriebswirtschaftlicher Anforderungen in den Forschungsprozess; Dipl.-Kfm. Thomas Niemand, Lehrstuhl für Marketing