The impact of thermofriction on surface hardness has been investigated in this study, the surface of treated products is one indication of quality indicators. It has been noted that the thermal conductivity of the workpiece and tool material affects the irregular dispersion of heat in the processing zone. For evaluating the average integral rates of heating and cooling of the layer, the metal dependences have a significant impact on the form and properties of the friction-strengthened layer. It was found that when the feed rate increases, the hardened layer's depth decreases. The harder layer's depth increases as disk rotation speed (rpm) increases. when the disk rotation speed is increased to 265 rpm and the hardening depth (h) is 0.2 mm or less, it is said to be at N = (190-250) rpm. After heating the treated surface areas to a temperature between 130°C and 160°C above the critical temperature, the treated surface areas were then cooled applying compressed air to achieve the ideal surface hardness. After the hardening process, the surface hardness of blanks made of steel 1045 reached HRC 65, which is higher than conventional hardening.
Experimental Investigation of Thermofriction’s Impact on Surface Hardness of Steel Products
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- Written by Falah Mustafa Al- Saraireh (0000-0002-0087-1936) Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mutah University, Karak, Jordan, E-mail: f_saraireh@mutah.edu.jo
- Category: Mechanical Engineering
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