This function allows the user to set process
parameters for tubular hydroforming. The basic setup is similar to sheet
hydroforming described in Section 8.3.4.4. For tube
hydroforming, the user may use fluid flux to control fluid internal pressure.
The setup interface is illustrated in Figure 8.4.6.
Figure 8.4.6 Hydroforming control parameters
The user needs to select Volume from the drop-down
list in the Hydro mech field.
NO FLUX: Allow
the user to specify fluid flux vs. time curve to control internal fluid pressure.
The dialog box is illustrated in Figure 8.4.7.
Figure 8.4.7 Fluid flux dialog box
CONSTANT: Define
constant fluid flux. The user may key in a constant fluid flux in Fluid flux input
data field.
TIME VARIABLE: Define time variable fluid flux.
The user may click Edit button to display the Load Curve dialog box described
in Section 8.3.4.4.
FLUID FLUX: Define
flux of fluid.
DENSITY: Define density of fluid.
BULK: Defines bulk
viscosity of fluid.