The effect of hardness distribution by carburizing on the elastic–plastic contact performance

Sheng guang Zhang, Wen zhong Wang*, Hai bo Zhang, Zi qiang Zhao

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Abstract

This paper aims to investigate the effect of the hardness distribution by carburizing on the contact behaviors. A developed elastic–plastic contact model based on a semi-analytical method is used. The effect of hardness on elastic–plastic contact behaviors is considered by means of the linear hardness-yielding strength relationship. Different hardness distributions are considered to simulate the possible results obtained in heat treatment. The results show that the hardness distribution and carburizing time/case depth have different influence on the plastic strain under different loads and roughness, while its influence on the maximum contact pressure and contact area ratio is very limited.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)24-34
Number of pages11
JournalTribology International
Volume100
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016

Keywords

  • Carburizing
  • Contact
  • Hardness
  • Plastic strain

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