CD Skripsi
Pengaruh Pengisian Lilin Terhadap Kualitas Pembengkokan Pipa Galvanis Menggunakan Alat Pembengkok Pipa Hidrolik Gerak Vertikal
ABSTRACT
The bending process of galvanized pipes often causes cross-sectional deformation, one of which is ovality—a change in the pipe's cross-sectional shape from circular to oval. This deformation can affect the strength and reliability of piping systems. This study aims to analyze the effect of wax filling inside galvanized pipes prior to the bending process on the quality of the bending results, specifically in reducing ovality. The method used is experimental, involving two main variables: galvanized pipes without wax filling and those filled with wax, both bent using a vertical-motion hydraulic pipe bender. Ovality measurements were taken after the bending process at specific radii and angles. The results show that wax filling significantly reduces ovality in the bending outcome. The wax acts as an internal deformation restraint medium, allowing the pipe to better maintain its circular cross-sectional shape during bending. The conclusion of this study is that wax filling is an effective method for improving the bending quality of galvanized pipes, with an average ovality of 7.1% for wax-filled pipes and 8.98% for unfilled pipes. For 1/2-inch pipes, the average ovality was 13.6% for wax-filled pipes and 16% for unfilled pipes.
Key Word: pipe bending, galvanized pipe, ovality, wax filling, hydraulic pipe bender
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