Accounting for The Effects of Induction Hardening in The Modeling of Automotive Parts 2001-01-0639
This paper describes a method to account for the effects of induction hardening in computer simulation of automotive parts. This method, which is currently being used at PSA Peugeot-Citroën, enables the rapid optimization of shapes and heat treatments (usually for weight reduction purposes). It is a two-stage method. The first stage is based on simple topological geometries accounting for the heat treatment, which are implemented directly in the finite element model Abaqus®. This first stage allows for a succession of quick iterations. The second stage of the method consists of linking the various relevant process simulation softwares (Forge3®, Sysweld®, etc.) and Abaqus®, in order to confirm the optimized shape and treatment obtained in the first stage. Simulation of transmission auto parts will be presented as illustrations of this method.
Citation: Auburtin, P., Fansi, J., and Legiot, C., "Accounting for The Effects of Induction Hardening in The Modeling of Automotive Parts," SAE Technical Paper 2001-01-0639, 2001, https://doi.org/10.4271/2001-01-0639. Download Citation
Author(s):
Philippe B. Auburtin, Joseph Fansi, Cyril Legiot
Affiliated:
PSA Peugeot Citroën
Pages: 12
Event:
SAE 2001 World Congress
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Computer simulation
Heat treatment
Hardening
Optimization
Simulation and modeling
Parts
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