Simulation and Optimization of Working Mechanism of Pipe Mill Based on ADAMS

In order to enhance the stability of working mechanism of pipe mill, the virtual prototype model was firstly established by ADAMS software, and the kinematics simulation was carried out. Then the model was parametrized and taking the minimum of the maximum absolute value of the rack acceleration as the objective function, the design variables of the model were studied to find out the more sensitive variables affecting the mechanism stability. Finally’ the model was optimized. The optimization results showed that the mechanism parameters, which were achieved through simulation and optimization using ADAMS software, were in line with reality and satisfied the design demand. It also proved the feasibility of the method.