Induction Hardening Simulation of Steel and Cast Iron Components

2002-01-1557

03/19/2002

Event
International Off-Highway & Powerplant Congress
Authors Abstract
Content
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.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/2002-01-1557
Pages
9
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.
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Published
Mar 19, 2002
Product Code
2002-01-1557
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English