Application Case | AG-8Z Aluminum Pipe Grooving: Groove Quality and Flare Control
When roll grooving aluminum pipe, controlling pipe-end flare matters alongside achieving the required groove dimensions.
A customer recently sent us aluminum pipe samples for testing, with two priorities: meeting the specified groove dimensions and keeping pipe-end flare under control.
We carried out the test using the AG-8Z fully automatic roll grooving machine, developed with Gruv-X hydraulic technology.
Remote Start, Automatic Grooving
With the pipe positioned and the machine set up, pressing the remote control button starts the automatic grooving cycle. Once the cycle is complete, the groove roller rises automatically, allowing the pipe to be removed for inspection.
The video below shows the sample test, followed by measurement and a closer look at the finished pipe ends.
Checking the Groove and the Pipe End
After grooving, we used a Pi tape to measure the circumference at the groove and verify the groove diameter. We also visually inspected the pipe end for flare.
The test produced good results on the supplied samples, meeting the customer’s groove requirements while keeping pipe-end flare well controlled.
Testing actual pipe samples provides a useful basis for selecting equipment and establishing suitable settings for different pipe sizes, wall thicknesses, and materials. If you have an aluminum pipe or another pipe grooving application, contact us to discuss a sample test.
