Author: Swieszek, J.S.
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TUPTB038 Novel Approaches in Characterization and Modelling of Fabrication Processes for SRF Components 490
 
  • J.S. Swieszek, A. Gallifa Terricabras, M. Garlasché, D. Smakulska
    CERN, Meyrin, Switzerland
  • J.S. Swieszek
    Kraftanlagen Nukleartechnik GmbH, Heidelberg, Germany
 
  In the past years, Finite Element Methods have been increasingly applied at CERN, with the aim of modelling fabrication processes for SRF components. Currently, many large deformation processes such as deep drawing, forging, hydroforming, and spinning, are being simulat-ed. Taking the initial trials out of the workshop via simu-lation has proven very efficient for steering fabrication strategy, avoiding unnecessary trials, and helping to re-duce time and costs. This contribution will present a novel approach for studying fabrication process feasibil-ity and failure prediction using numerical tools, based on the Forming Limit Diagram method, developed for OFE copper sheets. This contribution will show the applica-tion of the mentioned method on the study of tubular hydroforming, as an alternative way to produce seamless elliptical RF cavities. Analysis of past hydroforming trials is also discussed, together with the comparison of different fabrication strategies.  
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DOI • reference for this paper ※ doi:10.18429/JACoW-SRF2023-TUPTB038  
About • Received ※ 16 June 2023 — Revised ※ 24 June 2023 — Accepted ※ 27 June 2023 — Issue date ※ 17 July 2023
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WEIXA03 Optimizing the Manufacture of High-Purity Niobium SRF Cavities Using the Forming Limit Diagram: A Case Study of the HL-LHC Crab Cavities RFD Pole 627
 
  • A. Gallifa Terricabras, I. Aviles Santillana, S. Barrière, M. Garlasché, L. Prever-Loiri, J.S. Swieszek
    CERN, Meyrin, Switzerland
  • E. Cano-Pleite
    UC3M, Leganes, Spain
  • M. Narduzzi
    Fermilab, Batavia, Illinois, USA
  • S. Pfeiffer
    European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland
 
  Funding: CERN HL-LHC
The Crab Cavities are key components of the High Luminosity Large Hadron Collider (HL-LHC) project at CERN, which aims to increase the integrated luminosity of the LHC, the world’s largest particle accelerator, by a factor of ten. This paper explores the application of the Forming Limit Diagram (FLD) to enhance the manufacturing process of complex-shape Nb-based cavities, with a focus on the formability challenges experienced with the pole of the Radio Frequency Dipole (RFD) Crab Cavities. The study includes the material characterization of ultra-high-purity niobium (Nb RRR300) sheets, namely mechanical tests and microstructural analysis; it also contains large-deformation Finite Element simulations of the pole deep drawing process, and the translation of the resulting strains in a FLD diagram, together with several suggestions on how to improve the manufacturing process of such deep drawn parts. The results of this study can provide valuable insights into improving the design and fabrication of complex-shaped superconducting radio-frequency cavities made by large-deformation metal-sheet forming processes.
 
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DOI • reference for this paper ※ doi:10.18429/JACoW-SRF2023-WEIXA03  
About • Received ※ 18 June 2023 — Revised ※ 24 June 2023 — Accepted ※ 27 June 2023 — Issue date ※ 27 June 2023
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