Modelling and simulation of the inertia friction welding of shafts

2007 ◽  
Vol 221 (4) ◽  
pp. 275-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
C J Bennett ◽  
T H Hyde ◽  
E J Williams
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Friction Welding ◽  
Rotational Velocity ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Predictive Modelling ◽  
Inertia Friction Welding ◽  
Suitable Material ◽  
Aero Engine ◽  
Modelling Techniques ◽  
Deform 2D

The commercial materials forming package DEFORM-2D is used to model the inertia friction welding (IFW) process with particular reference to aero-engine mainline drive shafts. Both representative and predictive modelling techniques are presented, and models are described for the welding of identical and dissimilar material/geometry combinations. The range of material properties required for the models are discussed and details of the tests carried out to produce suitable material data are included. Case studies involving Inconel 718 and AerMet 100 are presented. The phase transformations in a high-strength aerospace steel are included in the model and their effects on residual stresses are presented. Temperature profiles are compared with experimental thermocouple measurements and the models are also compared with upset and rotational velocity data collected during welding. The DEFORM-2D software in conjunction with a friction law coded into a subroutine are shown to be suitable for modelling the IFW process between similar and dissimilar shaft materials. Results highlight the importance of the inclusion of the volume change associated with the martensite transformation on the residual stresses generated during the post-weld cooling of IFW joints.

The Evaluation of Coefficient of Friction for Representative and Predictive Finite Element Modelling of the Inertia Friction Welding

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. B. Mohammed ◽  
C. J. Bennett ◽  
T. H. Hyde ◽  
E. J. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Coefficient Of Friction ◽  
Friction Welding ◽  
Mechanical Energy ◽  
Rotational Velocity ◽  
Welding Process ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Weld Interface ◽  
Inertia Friction Welding ◽  
Finite Element Software

Inertia friction welding is the process in which stored kinetic energy in a flywheel is converted to heat by relative sliding movement between surfaces of axi-symmetric components to achieve a weld in the solid-state. The work in this paper relates to the production of dual-alloy shafts for aeroengines. Frictional characteristics determine the conditions at the weld interface and these are controlled by rotational velocity and applied axial pressure. So-called representative and predictive methods have been developed to evaluate friction conditions during the process and these are discussed in this paper. Weld data for the dissimilar weld between a high strength steel and a nickel-based super-alloy were provided by Rolls-Royce and MTU Aero Engines. The finite element software package DEFORM-2D is used to develop coupled thermo-mechanical axi-symmetric models. In previous work, methods employed to evaluate the efficiency of mechanical energy utilised during a weld, a parameter of great importance for numerical analysis, are not clear. Previous predictive approaches have employed test/weld data in one way or another to obtain the interface friction coefficient. This paper proposes a formula that incorporates the value of the mechanical energy efficiency of the welding machine into the calculation of coefficient of friction for representative modelling. It also introduces a predictive approach based on sub-layer flow theory to predict frictional behaviour during the welding process that is independent of test/weld data.

Sequential Transient Numerical Simulation of Inertia Friction Welding Process

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Medhat Awad El-Hadek ◽  
Mohammad S. Davoud
Keyword(s):  
Temperature Distribution ◽  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Friction Welding ◽  
Welding Process ◽  
Transient Temperature ◽  
Inertia Friction Welding ◽  
Residual Stress Field ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Full Field ◽  
Welding Processes

Inertia friction welding processes often generate substantial residual stresses due to the heterogeneous temperature distribution during the welding process. The residual stresses which are the results of incompatible elastic and plastic deformations in weldment will alter the performance of welded structures. In this study, three-dimensional (3D) finite element analysis has been performed to analyze the coupled thermo-mechanical problem of inertia friction welding of a hollow cylinder. The analyses include the effect of conduction and convection heat transfer in conjunction with the angular velocity and the thrust pressure. The results include joint deformation and a full-field view of the residual stress field and the transient temperature distribution field in the weldment. The shape of deformation matches the experimental results reported in the literature. The residual stresses in the heat-affected zone have a high magnitude but comparatively are smaller than the yield strength of the material.

Finite Element Modeling of the Inertia Friction Welding of Dissimilar High-Strength Steels

2013 ◽  
Vol 44 (11) ◽  
pp. 5054-5064 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. J. Bennett ◽  
M. M. Attallah ◽  
M. Preuss ◽  
P. H. Shipway ◽  
T. H. Hyde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Modeling ◽  
Friction Welding ◽  
High Strength Steels ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Inertia Friction Welding ◽  
Element Modeling

Theoretical study of the prestressing strand's stress by computer modeling methods

2020 ◽  
Vol 76 (11) ◽  
pp. 1139-1148
Author(s):  
A. G. Korchunov ◽  
E. M. Medvedeva ◽  
E. M. Golubchik
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stresses ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Pearlitic Steel ◽  
Internal Stresses ◽  
Steel Microstructure ◽  
Compressive Stresses ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Prestressing Strands ◽  
Increasing Temperature ◽  
Wire Strand

The modern construction industry widely uses reinforced concrete structures, where high-strength prestressing strands are used. Key parameters determining strength and relaxation resistance are a steel microstructure and internal stresses. The aim of the work was a computer research of a stage-by-stage formation of internal stresses during production of prestressing strands of structure 1х7(1+6), 12.5 mm diameter, 1770 MPa strength grade, made of pearlitic steel, as well as study of various modes of mechanical and thermal treatment (MTT) influence on their distribution. To study the effect of every strand manufacturing operation on internal stresses of its wires, the authors developed three models: stranding and reducing a 7-wire strand; straightening of a laid strand, stranding and MTT of a 7-wire strand. It was shown that absolute values of residual stresses and their distribution in a wire used for strands of a specified structure significantly influence performance properties of strands. The use of MTT makes it possible to control in a wide range a redistribution of residual stresses in steel resulting from drawing and strand laying processes. It was established that during drawing of up to 80% degree, compressive stresses of 1100-1200 MPa degree are generated in the central layers of wire. The residual stresses on the wire surface accounted for 450-500 MPa and were tension in nature. The tension within a range of 70 kN to 82 kN combined with a temperature range of 360-380°С contributes to a two-fold decrease in residual stresses both in the central and surface layers of wire. When increasing temperature up to 400°С and maintaining the tension, it is possible to achieve maximum balance of residual stresses. Stranding stresses, whose high values entail failure of lay length and geometry of the studied strand may be fully eliminated only at tension of 82 kN and temperature of 400°С. Otherwise, stranding stresses result in opening of strands.

Effect of diamond burnishing parameters on the state of the processed surface layer of billets made of high-strength "30ХГСН2А-ВД" steel

2020 ◽  
pp. 82-86
Author(s):  
A.N. Shvetsov ◽  
D.L. Skuratov
Keyword(s):  
Surface Layer ◽  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Strain Hardening ◽  
Processing Speed ◽  
Synthetic Diamond ◽  
High Strength ◽  
The State ◽  
Diamond Burnishing

The influence of the burnishing force, tool radius, processing speed and feed on the distribution of circumferential and axial residual strses, microhardness and the depth of strain hardening in the surface layer when pr ssing of "30ХГСН2А-ВД" steel with synthetic diamond "ACB-1" is considered. Empirical dependencies determining these parameters are given. Keywords diamond burnishing, strain hardening depth, circumferential residual stresses, axial residual stresses, microhardness. [email protected], [email protected]

Thermal and mechanical induced texture evolution of inertia friction welding in α + β titanium alloy

2020 ◽  
Vol 277 ◽  
pp. 128329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y.H. Liu ◽  
Z.B. Zhao ◽  
C.B. Zhang ◽  
Q.J. Wang ◽  
H. Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Alloy ◽  
Friction Welding ◽  
Texture Evolution ◽  
Inertia Friction Welding

Efficiency of the Inertia Friction Welding Process and Its Dependence on Process Parameters

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (7) ◽  
pp. 3328-3342 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. N. Senkov ◽  
D. W. Mahaffey ◽  
D. J. Tung ◽  
W. Zhang ◽  
S. L. Semiatin
Keyword(s):  
Process Parameters ◽  
Friction Welding ◽  
Welding Process ◽  
Inertia Friction Welding

scholarly journals An enhancement of the current design concepts for the improved consideration of residual stresses in fatigue-loaded welds

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (4) ◽  
pp. 643-651
Author(s):  
Th. Nitschke-Pagel ◽  
J. Hensel
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stresses ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
High Strength Steels ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Design Tools ◽  
Design Concepts ◽  
Treatment Processes ◽  
Real Distribution ◽  
Current Design ◽  
Reliable Knowledge

AbstractThe consideration of residual stresses in fatigue-loaded welds is currently done only qualitatively without reliable knowledge about their real distribution, amount and prefix. Therefore, the tools which enable a more or less unsafe consideration in design concepts are mainly based on unsafe experiences and doubtful assumptions. Since the use of explicitly determined residual stresses outside the welding community is state of the art, the target of the presented paper is to show a practicable way for an enhanced consideration of residual stresses in the current design tools. This is not only limited on residual stresses induced by welding, but also on post-weld treatment processes like HFMI or shot peening. Results of extended experiments with longitudinal fillet welds and butt welds of low and high strength steels evidently show that an improved use of residual stresses in fatigue strength approximation enables a better evaluation of peening processes as well as of material adjusted welding procedures or post-weld stress relief treatments. The concept shows that it is generally possible to overcome the existing extremely conservative but although unsafe rules and regulations and may also enable the improved use of high strength steels.

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