On the Parameters of the Magnetic Forming Process

Abstract

The present state of forming and of the development of analytical design techniques for the process is reviewed briefly. A comprehensive analysis of the expansion of a tube by means of an internal solenoidal coil is given; this contains new expressions for the circuit parameters and magnetic pressure and takes account of the depth of the coil conductors. The analytical method is tested by obtaining numerical solutions and comparing these with the results of experiments in which aluminium, copper and steel tubes were formed with various discharge energies and using coils having different conductor dimensions. It is shown that the analytical method gives accurate results and is convenient to use for design purposes to optimize the process.