Mathematical modeling and computational simulation of tubular sheath extrusion with post-extrusion drawing: Application to polymer casing of electronic wire and cable

Jeffrey D. Nielson, Mehrdad Negahban

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Abstract

The process of continuous elongation of tubular films after exiting the extruder is considered in this paper, with special attention to applications relating to electronic wire and cable manufacturing. The polymer sheath, after exiting the extruder, is considered as an axi-symmetric isothermal tube with inertia and Newtonian viscosity. The non-linear equations of motion evaluated for the stretching tube are solved numerically using a Newton-Raphson method, evaluating the profile of the elongated geometry. The sensitivity of the resulting profile to processing variables is examined.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)41-52
Number of pages12
JournalAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Applied Mechanics Division, AMD
Volume194
StatePublished - 1994
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the 1994 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition - Chicago, IL, USA
Duration: Nov 6 1994Nov 11 1994

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering

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