Induction Hardening Simulation of Steel and Cast Iron Components 2002-01-1557
The induction hardening process involves a complex interaction of electromagnetic heating, rapid cooling, metallurgical phase transformations, and mechanical behavior. Many factors including induction coil design, power, frequency, scanning velocity, workpiece geometry, material chemistry, and quench severity determine a process outcome. This paper demonstrates an effective application of a numerical analysis tool for understanding of induction hardening. First, an overview of the Caterpillar induction simulation tool is briefly discussed. Then, several important features of the model development are examined. Finally, two examples illustrating the use of the computer simulation tool for solving induction-hardening problems related to cracking and distortion are presented. These examples demonstrate the tool's ability to simulate changes in process parameters and latitude of modeling steel or cast iron.
Citation: Cai, J., Chuzhoy, L., Burris, K., Rebinsky, D. et al., "Induction Hardening Simulation of Steel and Cast Iron Components," SAE Technical Paper 2002-01-1557, 2002, https://doi.org/10.4271/2002-01-1557. Download Citation
Author(s):
Jun Cai, Leo Chuzhoy, Kenneth W. Burris, Douglas A. Rebinsky, Krishna S. Raichur, Patrick H. Campbell
Affiliated:
Caterpillar Inc., Belcan Corporation
Pages: 9
Event:
International Off-Highway & Powerplant Congress
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Advances in Surface Engineering, Metallurgy, Finish and Wear-SP-1705
Related Topics:
Computer simulation
Cooling
Hardening
Steel
Iron
Metallurgy
Simulation and modeling
Casting
Tools and equipment
Technical review
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