Three Dimensional Transient Finite Element Analysis for Microstructure Formation and Residual Stresses in Double-Pass Laser Aided DMD Process

Author(s):  
S. Ghosh ◽  
J. Choi

Despite immense advances in Laser Aided Direct Metal/Material Deposition (LADMD) process many issues concerning the effects of process parameters on the stability of variety of properties and the integrity of microstructure have been reported. Modeling of heat flow seems to be a standard practice to couple heat flow calculations to related macroscopic phenomena such as fluid flow in the melt and solid-liquid mushy region, macrosegregation and thermal stresses. A key component in these models is the coupling between thermal and solute fields. Like macrostructural phenomena even microstructural features such as phase appearance, morphology, grain size or spacing are certainly no less important. The focus of this paper is the solute transport, in particular the manner in which process scale transport is coupled to transport at the local scale of the solid-liquid interface which requires a modeling of the redistribution of solutes at the scale of the secondary arm spaces in the dendritic mushy region. Basic microsegregation models which assume either no mass diffusion in the solid (Gulliver-Scheil) or complete diffusion in the solid (equilibrium lever rule) in a fixed arm space are inappropriate in high energy beam processes involving significantly high cooling rates. This paper aims at incorporating a model that accounts for finite mass diffusion and coarsening of the arm space. Due to the complexity and nonlinearity of LADMD process, analytical solutions can rarely address the practical manufacturing process. Consequently, this is an attempt towards a methodology of finite element analysis to predict solidification microstructure and thermal stresses. The simulation has been carried out for H13 tool steel deposited on a mild steel substrate. However, the program can easily be extended to a wide variety of steels.

Volume 3 ◽  
2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Ghosh ◽  
J. Choi

Despite immense advances in Laser-Aided Direct Material Deposition process, many issues concerning the adverse effects of process parameters on the stability of variety of properties and the integrity of microstructure have been reported. Macroscopic aspects are important in predicting macroscopic defects or optimizing process conditions, while microstructural features such as phase appearance, morphology, grain size, spacing, or micro-defects are certainly no less important in determining the ultimate properties of the solidified product. Traditional solidification theories as applied to castings or related processes are inappropriate in describing solidification in high-energy beam processes involving significantly greater cooling rates. Due to the complexity and nonlinearity of this process, analytical solutions can rarely address the practical manufacturing process. This paper is an attempt towards a methodology of finite element analysis for the prediction of solidification microstructure and macroscopic as well as microscopic thermal residual stresses in this process. The computer simulation which is based on metallo-thermomechanical theory and finite element analysis for coupled temperature, solidification, phase transformation and stress/strain fields can prove to be a very useful tool in predicting the material behavior and optimizing the process parameters to obtain the best material properties. This model would reduce long and cumbersome experimental routes to predict the material behavior under similar loading conditions.


2005 ◽  
Vol 128 (7) ◽  
pp. 662-679 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Ghosh ◽  
J. Choi

Despite enormous progress in laser aided direct metal/material deposition (LADMD) process many issues concerning the adverse effects of process parameters on the stability of variety of properties and the integrity of microstructure have been reported. Comprehensive understanding of the transport phenomena and heat transfer analysis is essential to predict the thermally induced residual stresses and solidification microstructure in the deposited materials. Traditional solidification theories as they apply to castings or related processes, assume either no mass diffusion in the solid (Gulliver-Scheil) or complete diffusion in the solid (equilibrium lever rule) in a fixed arm space. These are inappropriate in high energy beam processes involving significantly high cooling rates. The focus of this paper is the solute transport in multi-pass LADMD process, especially the coupling of the process scale transport with the transport at the local scale of the solid-liquid interface. This requires modeling of solute redistribution at the scale of the secondary arm spacing in the dendritic mushy region. This paper is an attempt toward a methodology of finite element analysis for the prediction of solidification microstructure and macroscopic as well as microscopic thermal stresses. The computer simulation is based on the metallo-thermo-mechanical theory for uncoupled temperature, solidification, phase transformation, and stress/strain fields. The importance of considering phase transformation effects is also verified through the comparison of the magnitudes of residual stresses with and without the inclusion of phase transformation kinetics. The simulation has been carried out for H13 tool steel deposited on a mild steel substrate.


2007 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 229-232
Author(s):  
Liliana Sandu ◽  
Nicolae Faur ◽  
Cristina Bortun ◽  
Sorin Porojan

Several studies evaluated the removable partial dentures by the finite element analysis, but none of them evaluated thermal stresses. The purpose of the study was to explore the influence of thermal oral changes induced by hot/cold liquids and food on the circumferential cast clasps of removable partial dentures. A 3-dimensional finite element method was used to explore the temperature distribution, thermal stress and the influence of thermal changes on stresses and displacements of circumferential clasps during functions. Thermal variations induce stresses in dental clasps, high temperatures having a more aggressive effect than lower one. Cold liquids and food induce high stresses in the retentive clasp arms while hot ones in the occlusal rests of the clasps and for the back action clasp also in the minor connector. The study suggests the importance of consFigureidering thermal variations for stress analyses of the cast clasps.


Author(s):  
Jaan Taagepera ◽  
Marty Clift ◽  
D. Mike DeHart ◽  
Keneth Marden

Three vessel modifications requiring heat treatment were analyzed prior to and during a planned turnaround at a refinery. One was a thick nozzle that required weld build up. This nozzle had been in hydrogen service and required bake-out to reduce the potential for cracking during the weld build up. Finite element analysis was used to study the thermal stresses involved in the bake-out. Another heat treatment studied was a PWHT of a nozzle replacement. The heat treatment band and temperature were varied with location in order to minimize cost and reduction in remaining strength of the vessel. Again, FEA was used to provide insight into the thermal stress profiles during heat treatment. The fmal heat treatment study was for inserting a new nozzle in a 1-1/4Cr-1/2Mo reactor. While this material would ordinarily require PWHT, the alteration was proposed to be installed without PWHT. Though accepted by the Jurisdiction, this nozzle installation was ultimately cancelled.


1980 ◽  
Vol 102 (4) ◽  
pp. 430-432 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. D. Blevins

The elastic thermal stresses in a welded transition between two pipes of the same size but different alloys are explored. A stress-free temperature is postulated and the stress due to a uniform change in temperature is characterized by the maximum stress intensity in the weld. A simple expression for predicting this maximum stress intensity is developed based on the results of finite element analysis.


1997 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 2219-2222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y-L. Shen

Numerical results on the evolution of thermal stresses in multilevel interconnects are presented. Two levels of aluminum lines with an aspect ratio of unity, aligned vertically or arranged in a staggered manner, are considered by recourse to the finite element analysis. The stresses are found to be significantly higher in the lower-level lines than in the upper-level lines, for both the aligned and staggered arrangements. The stress magnitudes are generally smaller in lines of staggered arrangement, compared to the case of aligned lines. Implications of the present findings are discussed, with directions of future studies highlighted.


Author(s):  
Joshua Kimtai Ngoret ◽  
Venkata Parasuram Kommula

This paper presents results from modeling of Compressor Turbine (CT) blades for short-haul aircraft fleet occasioned by thermo-mechanical stresses in order to comprehend the occurrence of premature failure. A 3D PT6A-114A engine high pressure (HP) CT blade geometrical model was developed in commercial CAD-SolidWorks, then imported to ANSYS 15.0 environment for finite element analysis (FEA). The CT blade was investigated for transient thermal stresses from heat generated by the combustors and static structural stresses from rotational velocities of the engine which account for 80% of inertial field during flight. The results revealed that the blades could have served for another 1.44% of the time they were in service.


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