E355 Cold Drawn Seamless Tube Production Process and Heat Treatment

E355 Cold Drawn Seamless Tube Production Process and Heat Treatment 1. Billet Preparation: Material Selection: High-quality carbon steel, alloy steel, or stainless steel billets are sourced. Cleaning: Billets are cleaned to remove surface oxides or contaminants. 2. Heating: Billets are heated in a furnace to 1100–1300°C (depending on material) for plasticity and machinability. 3. Piercing: A rotary piercer or cross-roll piercer is used to create a hollow tube blank (mandrel bar) at high temperatures. This step forms the initial tube shape. 4. Hot Rolling (Pilger Rolling) :The hollow tube is elongated and reduced in diameter via a pilger mill, improving dimensional accuracy and surface finish. 5. Cold Drawing Process: The tube is drawn through a die and mandrel at room temperature using a cold drawing machine. Multiple passes may be required to achieve final dimensions. Lubrication: Lubricants (e.g., soap or emulsion) reduce friction and prevent galling. Res...