Relationship Between Deep Case Carburizing and Residual Stress in Rolling Contact Service

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason Meyer ◽  
Stefan Habean ◽  
Dan Londrico ◽  
Justin Sims
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stress ◽  
Stress State ◽  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Retained Austenite ◽  
Contact Fatigue ◽  
Case Depth ◽  
Rolling Contact ◽  
Exact Nature ◽  
Residual Stress State ◽  
Compressive Residual Stresses

Abstract The proposition that compressive residual stresses are beneficial in improving the service life of components subject to rolling contact fatigue is well documented. However, the exact nature of the relationship between effective case depth (ECD) and the residual stress state is not well understood for components with deep case depth (>0.050inches, 1.27mm). It is expected that compressive residual stresses will gradually transition to tensile stresses as the case depth increases beyond a threshold value. In addition, the strain-induced transformation of retained austenite and its influence on the residual stress state of components resulting from service will be explored. This study will measure the residual stress state of components prepared with various ECD before and after simulated service with the goal of determining where the compressive to tensile transition occurs. Residual stress and retained austenite measurements will be conducted using X-ray diffraction.

scholarly journals Influence of process parameters on the residual stress state and properties in disc springs made by incremental sheet forming (ISF)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Junaid Afzal ◽  
Ramin Hajavifard ◽  
Johannes Buhl ◽  
Frank Walther ◽  
Markus Bambach
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stress ◽  
Stress State ◽  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Shot Peening ◽  
Sheet Forming ◽  
Incremental Sheet Forming ◽  
Installation Space ◽  
Residual Stress State ◽  
Compressive Residual Stresses

AbstractDisc springs are machine elements that are used when high forces need to be supplied and in limited installation space. They need to fulfil high demands on the stability of the spring characteristics, reliability and lifetime. In corrosive environments, metastable austenitic stainless steels (MASS) disc springs are often used. Tensile stresses that occur during service limit the lifetime of disc springs. Usually, their durability is enhanced by generating favorable compressive residual stresses using shot peening operations. Such operations lead to extra efforts and additional production costs. In this study, the adaptive and targeted generation of residual stresses via incremental sheet forming (ISF) is investigated as alternative to shot peening focusing on EN 1.4310 and EN 1.4401 stainless steel. Previous work has shown that ISF is capable of controlling the radial and tangential stresses in the springs. However, no analysis of the influence of the residual stress state in the rolled sheet strips and the ISF process parameters was performed. The goal of the current work is to analyze the evolution of residual stress during rolling and subsequent incremental forming of disc springs. In order to examine the role of dissipation and temperature increases in the rolling process, sheet blanks rolled at room and elevated temperature are analyzed. The characteristics of the compressive residual stresses induced by ISF are studied for different process parameters. X‑ray diffraction is used to investigate the buildup of these stresses. Using ISF, the generation of compressive residual stresses can be integrated into the forming process of disc springs, and further post-treatment may be skipped. The results show that the residual stress state in the rolled material is crucial, which requires tight control of the rolling temperature. Another result is that ISF is able to yield high compressive residual stresses and improved spring characteristics when small tool diameters and step-down values are used.

scholarly journals Residual Stress and Texture Due to Cold and Hot Extrusion Processes

1999 ◽  
Vol 33 (1-4) ◽  
pp. 291-301 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Pyzalla ◽  
W. Reimers
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stress ◽  
Stress State ◽  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Outer Part ◽  
Hot Extrusion ◽  
High Energy ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Residual Stress State ◽  
Low Degrees ◽  
Compressive Residual Stresses

The residual stress state and the texture of cold forward extruded full and hollow steel bodies as well as a hot extruded AlSi25Cu4Mg1 tube are studied by X-ray, high energy synchrotron and neutron diffraction. The experimental results reveal that all samples are fibre textured and that there are characteristic distributions of the residual stresses vs. sample diameter. In case of the cold forward extruded samples at low degrees of natural strain, the rod kernel is under compressive residual stresses which are balanced by tensile residual stresses in the outer part of the sample. In contrast to this, the outer part of the hot extruded sample is under compressive macroscopic stresses which are balanced by tensile macroscopic residual stresses in the inner part of the sample.

About Residual Stress State of Castings: The Case of HPDC Parts and Possible Advantages through Semi-Solid Processes

2022 ◽  
Vol 327 ◽  
pp. 272-278
Author(s):  
Elisa Fracchia ◽  
Federico Simone Gobber ◽  
Claudio Mus ◽  
Yuji Kobayashi ◽  
Mario Rosso
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stress ◽  
Stress State ◽  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Ray Method ◽  
Premature Failure ◽  
Thin Walls ◽  
Residual Stress State ◽  
Semi Solid ◽  
Pressure Die Casting

Nowadays, one of the most crucial focus in the aluminium-foundry sector is the production of high-quality castings. Mainly, High-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) is broadly adopted, since by this process is possible to realize aluminium castings with thin walls and high specific mechanical properties. On the other hand, this casting process may cause tensile states into the castings, namely residual stresses. Residual stresses may strongly affect the life of the product causing premature failure of the casting. Various methods can assess these tensile states, but the non-destructive X-Ray method is the most commonly adopted. Namely, in this work, the residual stress analysis has been performed through Sinto-Pulstec μ-X360s. Detailed measurements have been done on powertrain components realized in aluminium alloy EN AC 46000 through HPDC processes to understand and prevent dangerous residual stress state into the aluminium castings. Furthermore, a comparison with stresses induced by Rheocasting processes is underway. In fact, it is well known that Semi-Solid metal forming combines the advantages of casting and forging, solving safety and environmental problems and possibly even the residual stress state can be positively affected.

Modelling shattered rim cracking in railroad wheels

2011 ◽  
Vol 225 (6) ◽  
pp. 593-604
Author(s):  
V Sura ◽  
S Mahadevan
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stress ◽  
Stress Intensity Factor ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Intensity ◽  
Stress State ◽  
Intensity Factor ◽  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Equivalent Stress ◽  
Crack Tip ◽  
Residual Stress State

Shattered rim cracking, propagation of a subsurface crack parallel to the tread surface, is one of the dominant railroad wheel failure types observed in North America. This crack initiation and propagation life depends on several factors, such as wheel rim thickness, wheel load, residual stresses in the rim, and the size and location of material defects in the rim. This article investigates the effect of the above-mentioned parameters on shattered rim cracking, using finite element analysis and fracture mechanics. This cracking is modelled using a three-dimensional, multiresolution, elastic–plastic finite element model of a railroad wheel. Material defects are modelled as mathematically sharp cracks. Rolling contact loading is simulated by applying the wheel load on the tread surface over a Hertzian contact area. The equivalent stress intensity factor ranges at the subsurface crack tips are estimated using uni-modal stress intensity factors obtained from the finite element analysis and a mixed-mode crack growth model. The residual stress and wheel wear effects are also included in modelling shattered rim cracking. The analysis results show that the sensitive depth below the tread surface for shattered rim cracking ranges from 19.05 to 22.23 mm, which is in good agreement with field observations. The relationship of the equivalent stress intensity factor (Δ K eq) at the crack tip to the load magnitude is observed to be approximately linear. The analysis results show that the equivalent stress intensity factor (Δ K eq) at the crack tip depends significantly on the residual stress state in the wheel. Consideration of as-manufactured residual stresses decreases the Δ K eq at the crack tip by about 40 per cent compared to that of no residual stress state, whereas consideration of service-induced residual stresses increases the Δ K eq at the crack tip by about 50 per cent compared to that of as-manufactured residual stress state. In summary, the methodology developed in this article can help to predict whether a shattered rim crack will propagate for a given set of parameters, such as load magnitude, rim thickness, crack size, crack location, and residual stress state.

Influence of Cooling Intensity on Residual Stress State of TIG Dressing Zone for T-Joint Welded Toe

2011 ◽  
Vol 148-149 ◽  
pp. 1289-1294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kun Zhou ◽  
Chun Yuan Shi ◽  
Cheng Jin
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Residual Stress ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress State ◽  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Residual Stress Distribution ◽  
Residual Stress State ◽  
Cooling Intensity ◽  
Stress Layer ◽  
Spray Treatment

Using finite element method, the residual stress distribution of the TIG dressed welded toe followed by spray treatment with different cooling intensity was calculated. And the residual stresses of welded toe were also measured by using the blind-hole method. The results indicate that with the increase of cooling intensity, the longitudinal residual stresses in welded toe are gradually transited from tensile residual stresses to compressive ones, and there is no significant change for transverse residual stresses, and the depth of compressive stress layer increases at the welded toe region.

scholarly journals MICRO-SCALE STUDY OF RESIDUAL STRESSES IN CR2O3 COATINGS SPRAYED BY APS

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 42-47
Author(s):  
Franck Decroos ◽  
Cécile Langlade ◽  
Eric Bourillot ◽  
Geoffrey Darut ◽  
Manuel Francois
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stress ◽  
Stress State ◽  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Atmospheric Plasma ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Characterization Methods ◽  
Residual Stress State ◽  
Microwave Microscopy ◽  
Early Failures ◽  
Material Forming

Whichever the application field, every material forming process generates residual stresses on the surface. While they are likely to enhance the aimed properties of the final mechanical part, these stresses may also drastically reduce them and result in early failures. Therefore, understanding the residual stress state remains a major challenge when coating complex parts, especially as most characterization methods at the microscopic scale involve specific sample preparation procedures which may affect the residual stresses field. This work investigates the residual stress state that exists in chromium oxide coatings deposited via Atmospheric Plasma Spray (APS), using two pioneering techniques featuring high spatial resolution: Scanning Microwave Microscopy and Raman Micro-Spectroscopy. The first technique combines the measurement of microwave electromagnetic capacities of a Vector Network Analyzer with the subnanometric resolution of an Atomic Force Microscope: it thus enables performing depth investigations at very accurately defined positions of the probe on the surface. The second technique relies on the principle of photons inelastic scattering and involves a laser beam aiming at the material sample: it allows a fine characterization of the microstructure as well as defects and stresses detection via molecular vibratory signatures. The investigation scale is limited here to a few cubic micrometers. Due to the highly localized scales of our investigations, which also depend on the device, the objective of our procedure required that the comparison should be made not on individual points but on definite mapped areas, every spot being analyzed and post-treated one after another, with optimum measuring parameters. Results have been correlated with XRD measurements to cross-check the average amount of stress observed over a wider area.

scholarly journals Influence of carbonitriding conditions on phase composition and residual stresses for 20MnCr5 low alloy steel

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 790-799
Author(s):  
Richard J Katemi ◽  
Jeremy Epp
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stress ◽  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Alloy Steel ◽  
Retained Austenite ◽  
Case Depth ◽  
Martensite Phase ◽  
Stress Distributions ◽  
Low Alloy Steel ◽  
The Core ◽  
Core Hardness

This paper reports an investigation of the influence of carbonitriding conditions for 20MnCr5 low alloy steel. Three gaseous carbonitriding conditions were investigated based on different carbon and nitrogen potentials to attain varying levels of carbon between 0.62 and 0.93% mass, whereas for nitrogen between 0.19 and 0.26% mass at the surface. Analysis of retained austenite and residual stress distributions was conducted using X-ray diffraction technique. The effective case depth varied between 900 and 1200 µm. The case microstructures were characterized by varying proportions of retained austenite and martensite, while the core contained essentially bainitic microstructures. The maximum amount of retained austenite which occurred at a depth of 50 µm from the subsurface ranged between 30 and 70% mass and significantly influenced the level of surface micro-hardness whereas the core hardness remaining relatively constant at 450 HV1. High values of residual stresses in martensite phase were observed. The signs, magnitudes, distributions and location of maximum compressive residual stresses were highly influenced by the maximum fraction of retained austenite. Retained austenite of 30%, 50% and 70% mass at the surface lead to peak compressive residue stresses of -280, -227, and -202 MPa at depths of 555, 704, and 890 μm, respectively. Keywords: Carbonitriding, retained austenite, martensite, residual stress, XRD.

Effect of Misalignment and Weld Induced Residual Stresses on the Local Buckling Response of Pipelines

2011 ◽  
Vol 133 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aiman Al-Showaiter ◽  
Farid Taheri ◽  
Shawn Kenny
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stress ◽  
Stress State ◽  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Local Buckling ◽  
Welding Residual Stress ◽  
Combined Stress ◽  
Residual Stress State ◽  
Girth Welding ◽  
Welding Processes

The aim of the present study is to develop numerical modeling procedures to simulate and study the effect of girth weld induced residual stresses and geometric imperfections on the behavior of conventional carbon steel oil and gas pipelines. The effect of welding residual stresses was obtained through computational simulations of the multipass girth weld process. The numerical procedures were calibrated using available pubic domain data on stainless steel. The methodology for conducting the welding simulation is presented. A parametric analysis was conducted using the finite element methods to evaluate the effects of welding residual stress due to girth welding processes, joint-to-joint misalignment associated with the girth weld, internal pressure, axial force, and diameter to wall thickness ratio on the local buckling response of pipelines. The pipeline moment-curvature response was examined to determine the influence of these parameters. For the parameters investigated, results from this study have demonstrated the significance of residual stress state due to welding processes and girth weld misalignment on the local buckling response of pipelines subjected to monotonic loading with combined stress state.

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