3D Modelling of Flash Formation in Linear Friction Welded 30CrNiMo8 Steel Chain
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Methodology
2.1. Experimental Procedure
2.2. Energy Input
2.3. Numerical Simulation
2.3.1. Mesh Characteristics
2.3.2. Material Model
2.3.3. Thermal Model
2.3.4. Thermo-Mechanical Model
3. Results and Discussion
3.1. Temperature Evolution
3.2. Flash Formation
Partial Unbonding
4. Conclusions
Acknowledgments
Author Contributions
Conflicts of Interest
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Effertz, P.; Fuchs, F.; Enzinger, N. 3D Modelling of Flash Formation in Linear Friction Welded 30CrNiMo8 Steel Chain. Metals 2017, 7, 449. https://doi.org/10.3390/met7100449
Effertz P, Fuchs F, Enzinger N. 3D Modelling of Flash Formation in Linear Friction Welded 30CrNiMo8 Steel Chain. Metals. 2017; 7(10):449. https://doi.org/10.3390/met7100449
Chicago/Turabian StyleEffertz, Pedro, Franz Fuchs, and Norbert Enzinger. 2017. "3D Modelling of Flash Formation in Linear Friction Welded 30CrNiMo8 Steel Chain" Metals 7, no. 10: 449. https://doi.org/10.3390/met7100449