Assessment of the potential application of medium-carbon steels subjected to the process of surface induction hardening for constant velocity joint components

• Autorzy: Włoch Krzysztof , Wencel Sylwia , Wieczorek Paweł , Szablewski Paweł

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DOI

10.12913/22998624/202961

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The paper presents the results of an analysis on the feasibility of using low-alloy medium-carbon steels for the induction surface hardening process in the production of internal components for constant-velocity joints, as an alternative to low-carbon steel components subjected to carburizing. The research results concerning the microstructure analysis, including the stereological characteristics of the ferritic phase of selected grades of low-alloy medium-carbon steels, were used to select the optimal grade recommended for the induction surface hardening process. The next stage of the work involved designing a new structure for the internal components of the constant-velocity joint. The design process took into account requirements related to strength, durability, and wear resistance of the joint components. To verify the correctness of the designed structure, a finite element analysis (CAE) was conducted to assess the distribution of maximum stresses acting on the joint. The CAE analysis allowed for the evaluation of stress distribution in the joint components under operational loads and the identification of any potential critical areas. The CAE analysis results confirmed the correctness of the designed structure and the appropriateness of the chosen material for manufacturing the constant-velocity joint components.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

medium-carbon steel; induction surface hardening; constant-velocity joint component

• Wydawca: Lublin University of Technology ; Polish Society of Ecological Engineering (PTIE), Branch of PTIE in Lublin
• Czasopismo: Advances in Science and Technology. Research Journal
• Rocznik: 2025
• Tom: Vol. 19, no. 6
• Strony: 362--372
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 18 poz., fig., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Włoch Krzysztof

• Faculty of Production Engineering and Materials Technology, Czestochowa University of Technology, Aleja Armii Krajowej 19, 42-201 Czestochowa, Poland
• Neapco Europe Sp. z o.o., ul. Kaliska 72, 46-320 Praszka, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9199-7960

autor

Wencel Sylwia

• Faculty of Production Engineering and Materials Technology, Czestochowa University of Technology, Aleja Armii Krajowej 19, 42-201 Czestochowa, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2725-9904

autor

Wieczorek Paweł

• Faculty of Production Engineering and Materials Technology, Czestochowa University of Technology, Aleja Armii Krajowej 19, 42-201 Czestochowa, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7449-8380

autor

Szablewski Paweł

• Institute of Mechanical Engineering, University of Kalisz, ul. Nowy Świat 4, 62-800 Kalisz, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7449-8380

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Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa nr POPUL/SP/0154/2024/02 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki II" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki (2025).