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Numerical Modeling of Microstructure Evolution During Forging of Crank Shafts
Author(s) -
Milenin Andrzej,
Walczyk Wojciech,
Pietrzyk Maciej
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
steel research international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.603
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1869-344X
pISSN - 1611-3683
DOI - 10.1002/srin.201200042
Subject(s) - forging , microstructure , crank , finite element method , work (physics) , mechanical engineering , computer simulation , materials science , structural engineering , metallurgy , engineering , simulation , cylinder
Application of numerical simulations to improve forging technology for crank shafts is the objective of this work. Thermal–mechanical finite element model combined with closed form equations describing microstructure evolution is used. Simulations of grain size changes in several locations in the volume of the forging were performed. Results of simulations allow to evaluate microstructure of the final product.