Failure analysis and countermeasures of the SCM435 high-tension bolt of three-step injection mold

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ki-Woo Nam ◽  
Seo-Hyun Yun
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Residual Stress ◽  
Failure Analysis ◽  
Crack Length ◽  
Fatigue Limit ◽  
Vickers Hardness ◽  
Injection Mold ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Damaged Material ◽  
High Tension

PurposeThe objective of this study was to perform damage analysis of SCM435 high-tension bolts connecting upper and lower parts of a three-stage injection molding machine.Design/methodology/approachDamage material used in this study was a SCM435 high-strength bolt connecting upper and lower molds of a three-stage injection mold. Causes of damage were determined by macroscopic observation. Microstructure observation was done using a metallic microscope, scanning electron microscope (SEM, S-2400, HiTachi, Japan), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS, Kevex Ltd., Sigma) and Vickers hardness tester (HV-114, Mitutoyo). Fatigue limit of the damaged material was evaluated using equivalent crack length.FindingsBolts were fractured by cyclic bending stress in the observation of ratchet marks and beach marks. The damaged specimen showed an acicular microstructure. Impurity was observed. Chromium carbide was observed near the crack origin. Both shape parameters of the Vickers hardness were similar. However, the scale parameter of the damaged specimen was about smaller than that of the as-received specimen. Much degradation occurred in the damaged specimen. Bolts should undergo accurate heat treatment to prevent the formation of chromium carbide. They must prevent the action of dynamic stresses. Bolts need accurate tightening and accuracy of heat treatment. Screws require compression residual stress due to peening.Originality/valueThis study conducted failure analysis of damaged SCM435 bolts connecting upper and lower parts of the three-stage injection mold. Fatigue limit of the damaged material was evaluated using equivalent crack length. In order to control this fracture, accurate tightening of bolts, accuracy of heat treatment and screws are required for compression residual stress due to peening.

Failure analysis of heat treated HSLA wheel bolt steels

2010 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 373-382
Author(s):  
Ali Nazari ◽  
Shadi Riahi
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Failure Analysis ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Boron Steel ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Heat Treated ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Molybdenum Steel ◽  
Optimum Heat

PurposeThe aims of this study is to analyze failure of two types of high‐strength low‐alloy (HSLA) steels which are used in wheel bolts 10.9 grade, boron steel and chromium‐molybdenum steel, before and after heat treatment.Design/methodology/approachThe optimum heat treatment to obtain the best tensile behavior was determined and Charpy impact and Rockwell hardness tests were performed on the two steel types before and after the optimum heat treating.FindingsFractographic studies show a ductile fracture for heat‐treated boron steel while indicate a semi‐brittle fracture for heat‐treated chromium‐molybdenum steel. Formation of a small boron carbide amount during heat treating of boron steel results in increment the bolt's tensile strength while the ductility did not changed significantly. In the other hand, formation of chromium and molybdenum carbides during heat treating of chromium‐molybdenum steel increased the bolt's tensile strength with a considerable reduction in the final ductility.Originality/valueThis paper evaluates failure analysis of HSLA wheel bolt steels and compares their microstructure before and after the loading regime.

Effects of External Electrode and Heat Treatment on Stress Anisotropy and Residual Stress in BaTiO3-Based Ni-MLCCs

2004 ◽  
Vol 449-452 ◽  
pp. 973-976 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong Ho Park ◽  
Yeon Gil Jung ◽  
Ung Yu Paik ◽  
Jeong Wook Kim ◽  
Jin Young Yu
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Residual Stress ◽  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Crack Length ◽  
Indentation Method ◽  
Internal Electrode ◽  
Stress Anisotropy ◽  
Compressive Stresses ◽  
External Electrode ◽  
Parallel Direction

Herein, we report the effects of external electrode and heat treatment on stress anisotropy and residual stress on margins of MLCCs in each direction perpendicular and parallel to internal electrode at length plane. The residual stresses estimated using an indentation method are compared in regions with and without the external electrode as a function of heat treatment. The stress anisotropy is not affected by both heat treatment and external electrode, showing residual compressive stresses in all directions. However, at the boundary, the crack length in the perpendicular direction is longer than that in the parallel direction.

Prediction of fatigue limit improvement in needle peened welded joints containing crack-like defects

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryutaro Fueki ◽  
Koji Takahashi
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stress ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Yield Stress ◽  
Fatigue Limit ◽  
Welded Joints ◽  
Steel Structures ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Weld Toe

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to estimate the acceptable defect size amax after needle peening (NP) and predict the fatigue limit improvement through the use of NP for an austenitic stainless steel welded joint containing an artificial semi-circular slit on a weld toe. Design/methodology/approach Residual stress and hardness distribution were measured. Microstructures around the weld toe were observed to clarify the cause for the change in hardness after NP. Finite element method analysis was used to analyze the change in the stress concentration following NP. Fracture mechanics was used to evaluate amax after NP. The fatigue limits before and after NP were predicted by determining amax for several levels of stress amplitude. Findings The tensile residual stress induced at the surface of the weld toe prior to NP changed to a compressive residual stress after NP. The residual stress near the surface layer after NP exceeded the yield stress prior to NP due to the increase in yield stress as a result of work hardening as well as the generation of a deformation-induced martensitic structure. The stress concentration was reduced due to the shape improvement caused by NP. The estimation value of amax after NP and the prediction results of fatigue limits were in good agreement with the fatigue test results. Practical implications The proposed method is useful in improving the reliability of welded joints used in large steel structures, transportation equipments and industrial machines. Originality/value From an engineering perspective, it is essential to estimate amax and the fatigue limit of welded joints with crack-like defects. However, it is unclear as to whether it is possible to predict amax and the effects of NP on the fatigue limit for stainless steel welded joints.

scholarly journals Optimization Study of Post-Weld Heat Treatment for 12Cr1MoV Pipe Welded Joint

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 127
Author(s):  
Zichen Liu ◽  
Xiaodong Hu ◽  
Zhiwei Yang ◽  
Bin Yang ◽  
Jingkai Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Residual Stress ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Simulation Method ◽  
Post Weld Heat Treatment ◽  
Residual Stress Field ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Tempering Treatment ◽  
Temper Heat Treatment ◽  
Weld Heat

In order to clarify the role of different post-weld heat treatment processes in the manufacturing process, welding tests, post-weld heat treatment tests, and finite element analysis (FEA) are carried out for 12C1MoV steel pipes. The simulated temperature field and residual stress field agree well with the measured results, which indicates that the simulation method is available. The influence of post-weld heat treatment process parameters on residual stress reduction results is further analyzed. It is found that the post weld dehydrogenation treatment could not release residual stress obviously. However, the residual stress can be relieved by 65% with tempering treatment. The stress relief effect of “post weld dehydrogenation treatment + temper heat treatment” is same with that of “temper heat treatment”. The higher the temperature, the greater the residual stress reduction, when the peak temperature is at 650–750 °C, especially for the stress concentration area. The longer holding time has no obvious positive effect on the reduction of residual stress.

Tribological effects of laser surface texturing and residual stress

2018 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 126-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuwen Wang ◽  
Feiyan Yan ◽  
Ao Chen
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stress ◽  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Friction And Wear ◽  
Surface Texturing ◽  
Laser Surface ◽  
Friction Reduction ◽  
Laser Surface Texturing ◽  
Wear Testing ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Surface Textures

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the tribological effects of laser surface texturing (LST) and residual stress on functional surfaces. Design/methodology/approach Three different surface textures (circular dimple, elliptical dimple and groove) with two different textured area ratios (10 and 20 per cent) are designed and fabricated by a Picosecond Nd YAG Laser machine. The friction and wear performance of textured specimens is tested using a UMT-2 friction and wear testing machine in mixed lubrication. Findings Test results show that elliptical dimples exhibit the best performance in wear resistance, circular dimples in friction reduction and grooves in stabilization of friction. The surfaces with larger textured area density exhibit better performance in both friction reduction and wear resistance. The improved performance of LST is the coupled effect of surface texture and residual stress. Originality/value The findings of this study may provide guidance for optimal design of functional surface textures in reciprocating sliding contacts under mixed or hydrodynamic lubrication, which can be used in automotive and other industrial applications.

Heat Treatment Effects on Distortion, Residual Stress, and Retained Austenite in Carburized 4320 Steel

2014 ◽  
Vol 783-786 ◽  
pp. 692-697 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Clark ◽  
Randy J. Bowers ◽  
Derek O. Northwood
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Residual Stress ◽  
Retained Austenite ◽  
Compressive Residual Stress ◽  
Surface Residual Stress ◽  
Depth Profiles ◽  
Size And Shape ◽  
Austenite Content ◽  
Treatment Conditions ◽  
The Difference

The effects of heat treatment on distortion, residual stress, and retained austenite were compared for case-carburized 4320 steel, in both the austempered and quench-and-tempered condition. Navy C-ring samples were used to quantify both size and shape distortions, as well as residual stress. The austempering heat treatment produced less distortion and a higher surface residual stress. Both hoop and axial stresses were measured; the difference between them was less than seven percent in all cases. Depth profiles were obtained for residual stress and retained austenite from representative C-ring samples for the austempered and quench-and-tempered heat treatment conditions. Austempering maintained a compressive residual stress to greater depths than quench-and-tempering. Quench-and-tempering also resulted in lower retained austenite amounts immediately beneath the surface. However, for both heat treatments, the retained austenite content was approximately one percent at depths greater than 0.5 mm.

Effect of Pre-Strain and Roller Working on Torsional Fatigue Properties of a Structural Steel

2011 ◽  
Vol 295-297 ◽  
pp. 2227-2230
Author(s):  
Cong Ling Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stress ◽  
Fatigue Limit ◽  
Work Hardening ◽  
Compressive Residual Stress ◽  
Strain Ratio ◽  
Fatigue Tests ◽  
The Other ◽  
Fatigue Properties ◽  
Torsional Fatigue ◽  
Stress Work

In this study, fatigue tests have been performed using two kinds of specimens made of 25 steel. One is pre-strained specimen with pre-strain ratio changing from 2% to 8% by tension, the other is roller worked with deformation of 0.5 mm and 1.0 mm in diameter direction. In the case of pre-strained specimen, the fatigue limit increases according to increase of tensile pre-strain, the fatigue limit of 8% pre-strained specimen is 25% higher than that of non-pre-strained one; in the case of roller worked specimen, the fatigue limit of R05 and R10 is 126% and 143% to that of non-roller worked specimen, respectively. These remarkable improvements of fatigue limit would be caused by the existence of compressive residual stress, work-hardening and the elongated microscopic structures.

Failure Analysis on a Counterweight Assembly of an Aeroengine

2011 ◽  
Vol 339 ◽  
pp. 342-348
Author(s):  
Hai Jun Tang ◽  
Hong Yu Yao
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Failure Analysis ◽  
Failure Mechanism ◽  
Treatment Process ◽  
Hardness Test ◽  
Heat Treatment Process ◽  
Material Loss ◽  
Structure Strength ◽  
Crucial Part

The paper presents a failure analysis on a counterweight assembly installed on crank shaft which resulted in an in-flight shutdown of a piston aeroengine. The counterweight assembly failure includes counterweight block material loss and fractured washer which is the most crucial part for in-flight shutdown in this type of aeroengine. Macro observation, fractography analysis, metallography analysis and hardness test were conducted on the failed counterweight assembly. The result shows that failure mechanism of counterweight block and washer is fatigue. The washer failure is likely due to inappropriate heat treatment process and continuous impact in flight by slightly tilted roller. Counterweight material loss is attributed to stress concentration, low structure strength and impact came from the tilted roller. Finally some safety suggestion on design and maintenance is given.

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