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1 – 10 of 30This paper aims to present an analytical approach for the determination of helical gear tooth geometry and introduces the necessary parameters. Tooth geometry including tooth…
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Purpose
This paper aims to present an analytical approach for the determination of helical gear tooth geometry and introduces the necessary parameters. Tooth geometry including tooth chamfer, involute curve, root fillet, helix as well as tooth microgeometry can be obtained using the presented approach.
Design/methodology/approach
The presented analytical approach involves deriving the equivalent equations at the transverse plane rather than the normal plane. Moreover, numerical evaluation of microgeometry modifications is presented for tooth profile, tooth lead and flank twist.
Findings
An analytical approach is presented and equations are derived and explained in detail for helical gear tooth geometry calculation, including tooth microgeometry. Method 1, which was presented by Lopez and Wheway (1986) for obtaining the root fillet, is examined and it is proven that it does not work accurately for helical gears, but rather it works perfectly in the case of spur gears. Changing the normal plane parameters in Method 1 to the transverse plane ones does not give correct results. Two alternative methods, namely, Methods 2 and 3, are developed in the current research for the calculation of the tooth root fillet of helical gears. The presented methods and also the numerical evaluation presented for microgeometry modification are examined against the geometry obtained from Windows LDP software. The results show very good agreement, and it is feasible to apply the approach using the presented equations.
Originality/value
In the gear design process, it is important to model the correct gear tooth geometry and deliver all related dimensions and calculations accurately. However, the determination of helical gear tooth geometry has not been presented adequately by equations to facilitate gear modelling. The detailed helical gear tooth root has been enveloped using software tools that can simulate the cutter motion. Deriving those equations, presented in this article, provides gear design engineers and researchers with the possibility to model helical gears and perform design calculations in a structured, applicable and accurate method.
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Chuanjun Liao, Xibao Xu, Hongrong Fang, Hongrui Wang and Man Man
The purpose of this paper is to develop a leakage model of metallic static seals, which can be used to accurately predict the leakage rate and study the corresponding seal…
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The purpose of this paper is to develop a leakage model of metallic static seals, which can be used to accurately predict the leakage rate and study the corresponding seal characteristics. The metallic static seal is effectively applied to severe rugged environments where conventional seals cannot meet the needs. More research efforts for deepening the understanding of its seal characteristics are important for its effective and safe applications, of which the study about its leak is one key component.
Design/methodology/approach
In the microscopic observations of the turning surface that is general in the processing of flange surfaces, it is found that the spiral morphology is dominant, which had been also obtained by other researches. There are two potential leakage paths for the flange surface of spiral morphology, one is the radial direction perpendicular to the spiral ridges and the other is the circumferential direction along the spiral groove. Based on the microgeometry characteristics of spiral morphology, the micromorphology of turning flange surface is simplified for the calculation of leakage rate, and the simplified methods of the radial and circumferential leakage paths are presented separately. The topography of flange surface studied in this paper is actually measured, and the Abbott bearing surface curve is adopted to represent the micro-profiles parameters. The radial and circumferential leakage models are further developed based on the assumption of laminar flow of the viscous compressible gas.
Findings
The experiments used to verify the leakage models were carried out, and the experimental values are well agreed with the calculated values. As the contact pressure increases, the change rules of both radial and circumferential leakage rates are obtained and the obvious transition from radial leak to circumferential leak can be found. Using the proposed leakage models, the effects of the key micro-profiles parameters on the leakage rates are studied, and some specific conclusions are given simultaneously, which are favorable for the theoretical study and practical application of the metallic static seal.
Practical implications
By the interpretations of the micromorphology characteristics of turning flange surface, the leakage mechanism of the metallic static seal is further made clear. The proposed leakage model reveals the relationships between the key micro-profiles parameters and some sealing performances about the leakage and can predict the leakage rates of the metallic static seal used in various working conditions.
Originality/value
For the metallic static seal, the simplification of the radial leakage path and the radial leakage model are put forward for the first time, so the total leakage model can be systematically reported based on the micromorphology characteristics of turning flange surface. The effects of the key micro-profiles parameters on the seal behaviors including of the leak rate, critical contact pressure and transition from radial leak to circumferential leak etc are also clarified firstly.
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C. Arnone, C. Giaconia, C. Pace and M. Greco
A recent programme of technical collaboration between Alelco, DIE of Palermo and CRES of Monreale has led to the development and operative confirmation of a technique for…
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A recent programme of technical collaboration between Alelco, DIE of Palermo and CRES of Monreale has led to the development and operative confirmation of a technique for delineating conductive microgeometries on various types of substrates. This technique, using a flexible system of laser microlithography on planar (2‐D) or three‐dimensional (3‐D) surfaces, has led to the development of several types of thin film components for use at both low and high frequencies.
ShuYu Guo, Lin Fan, Yan He, BoHan Geng, MingQi Chen and Yuhang Wang
This study aims to investigate the effect of microtextured tools on the geometric morphology of serrated chips, and further improve the cutting performance of polycrystalline…
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Purpose
This study aims to investigate the effect of microtextured tools on the geometric morphology of serrated chips, and further improve the cutting performance of polycrystalline cubic boron nitride (PCBN) tool and extend the tool life and the surface quality of the machined surface.
Design/methodology/approach
A three-dimensional finite element cutting model of hardened steel AISI D2 with microtextured PCBN tools were established using the finite element software Abaqus, and cutting tests were carried out. Furthermore, the stress distribution in the primary deformation zone was investigated based on the triaxiality of stress, and the influence of microtexture on the geometric morphology of serrated chips and crack development was researched.
Findings
The results show that compared with nontexture tools, elliptical pits and wavy grooves microtexture tools have lower serrated degree Gs, higher serrated frequency f per unit length and more miniature serrated step Pc. The serrated phenomenon is intensified because the tensile stress zone of chips generated by nontextured tools is longer than that of elliptic pits and wavy grooves microtexture tools. Simultaneously, the maximum value of triaxiality in the tensile stress zone achieved by nontexture tools is larger than that of the two microtexture tools, and chips obtained by nontextured tools are more susceptible to propagation fractures.
Originality/value
This paper mainly studies the effect of microtexture on chip microgeometry, which is relatively little studied at present. At the same time, this paper has a certain engineering significance for PCBN tool turning hardening steel.
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The peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/ILT-05-2023-0149/
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Markus Brummer, Karl Jakob Raddatz, Matthias Moritz Schmitt, Georg Schlick, Thomas Tobie, Rüdiger Daub and Karsten Stahl
Numerous metals can be processed using the additive manufacturing process laser-based powder bed fusion of metals (PBF-LB/M, ISO/ASTM 52900). The main advantages of additive…
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Numerous metals can be processed using the additive manufacturing process laser-based powder bed fusion of metals (PBF-LB/M, ISO/ASTM 52900). The main advantages of additive manufacturing technologies are the high degree of design freedom and the cost-effective implementation of lightweight structures. This could be profitable for gears with increased power density, combining reduced mass with considerable material strength. Current research on additively manufactured gears is focused on developing lightweight structures but is seldom accompanied by simulations and even less by mechanical testing. There has been very little research into the mechanical and material properties of additively manufactured gears. The purpose of this study is to investigate the behavior of lightweight structures in additively manufactured gears under static loads.
Design/methodology/approach
This research identifies the static load-carrying capacity of helical gears with different lightweight structures produced by PBF-LB/M with the case hardening steel 16MnCr5. A static gear loading test rig with a maximum torque at the pinion of T1 = 1200 Nm is used. Further focus is set on analyzing material properties such as the relative density, microstructure, hardness depth profile and chemical composition.
Findings
All additively manufactured gear variants show no failure or plastic deformation at the maximum test load. The shaft hub connection, the lightweight hub designs and the gearing itself are stable and intact regarding their form and function. The identified material characteristics are comparable to conventionally manufactured gears (wrought and machined), but also some particularities were observed.
Originality/value
This research demonstrates the mechanical strength of lightweight structures in gears. Future research needs to consider the dynamic load-carrying capacity of additively manufactured gears.
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C.N. Pandazaras and G.P. Petropoulos
A study of piston ring‐cylinder tribological behaviour under mixed lubrication mode is usually based upon data regarding surface contact magnitudes, fluid film characteristics and…
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A study of piston ring‐cylinder tribological behaviour under mixed lubrication mode is usually based upon data regarding surface contact magnitudes, fluid film characteristics and resultant mixed friction forces. The present paper introduces a Fisher‐Pearson statistical model to describe elastic deformation of piston rings and liners’ asperities in order to derive more realistic functions that represent the aforementioned functional quantities considering real surfaces of used and worn liners. The hypothesis that the microtopography follows Gaussian law overestimates critical contact magnitudes such as: minimum film thickness‐surface separation distance, deformed asperities supported load, number of contacts and contact area. Increased time of use and wear of liners decreases transverse geometrical anisotropy. Correction contact integral functions in cases of used liners’ surfaces may be calculated through surface profile measurements. Theoretical and experimental results are in good agreement for the configuration considered.
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Damir S. Vrac, Leposava P. Sidjanin, Pavel P. Kovac and Sebastian S. Balos
The purpose of this paper is to explore the influence of tool kinematics parameters on surface roughness, productivity and cutting angle for grey cast iron cylinder liners…
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The purpose of this paper is to explore the influence of tool kinematics parameters on surface roughness, productivity and cutting angle for grey cast iron cylinder liners machined by normal honing.
Design/methodology/approach
For experimental investigation, a long stroke honing system was used. Diamond and SiC tools were used, for pre‐ and finishing, respectively. The values of cutting parameters were varied within the following limits: cutting speed vs=0.931‐1.11 m/s; specific pressure of pre‐honing process pd=1.0‐1.4 N/mm2 and specific pressure of finishing honing process pz=0.2‐0.5 N/mm2. The analysis of dispersion was conducted for determining the mathematical model for cutting parameter influence on surface roughness and productivity.
Findings
Dispersion analysis proved that the most influential parameters on maximum roughness depth are cutting speed for D181 tool and specific pressure of finishing honing for D151 tool. The most influential parameter on productivity in the honing process with D181 and D151 tool is cutting speed.
Originality/value
The paper gives new information related to the normal honing optimization process. Normal honing offers the highest surface quality which is achieved by a low speed machining. However, that means also a relatively low productivity, demanding a thorough process optimization. Furthermore, normal honing is usually done by ECH pre‐honing and mechanical finishing honing, but in this paper, all‐mechanical honing was used for the same result, at a lower lost.
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H.E. Zentler Gordon and S.C. Boyle
Quite often in everyday service ‘stainless’ steels stain and ‘rustless’ alloys rust. In particular, the straight chrome/iron nickel‐free alloys have frequently exhibited early…
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Quite often in everyday service ‘stainless’ steels stain and ‘rustless’ alloys rust. In particular, the straight chrome/iron nickel‐free alloys have frequently exhibited early signs of severe tarnishing in service. Electrolytic polishing enhances the corrosion resistance of certain metals by forming very thin passive films—probably oxides—on these surfaces. This applies mainly to ferritic stainless alloys but also to some of the austenitic steels, to aluminium, brasses and to certain carbon steels. This article considers the nature and properties of the films and discusses practical applications.
G. Labeas and Evangelos Ptochos
The purpose of this paper is to present, the global behaviour of sandwich structures comprising cellular cores is predicted by finite element (FE) analysis. Two modelling…
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The purpose of this paper is to present, the global behaviour of sandwich structures comprising cellular cores is predicted by finite element (FE) analysis. Two modelling approaches are investigated, providing different levels of accuracy; in both approaches, the sandwich structure is idealised as a layered stack with the skin modelled using shell elements; while the core is either modelled with fine detail using beam micro-elements representing the cell struts, or is modelled by three-dimensional solid elements after an appropriate core homogenisation.
Design/methodology/approach
The applied homogenisation methodology, as well as the all important modelling issues are presented in detail. Experimental tests performed using a mass-drop testing machine are used for the successful validation of the simulation models.
Findings
It was concluded that the core microscale models having detailed FE modelling of the core unit cells geometry with fine scale beam elements are suitable for the analysis of the core failure modes and the prediction of the basic core stiffness and strength properties. It was demonstrated that the homogenised core model provides significant advantages with respect to computing time and cost, although they require additional calculations in order to define the homogenised stress-strain curves.
Research limitations/implications
Special microscale material tests are required for the determination of appropriate materials parameters of the core models, as steel selective laser melting (SLM) microstrut properties differ from the constitutive steel material ones, due to the core manufacturing SLM technique. Stress interactions were not taken into account in the homogenisation, as the applied core material model supports the introduction of independent stress-strain curves; however, the predicted load deflection results appeared to be very close to those obtained from the detailed core micromodels.
Originality/value
The paper is original. The dynamic behaviour of conventional sandwich structures comprising conventional honeycomb type cores has been extensively studied, using simple mass-spring models, energy based models, as well as FE models. However, the response of sandwich panels with innovative SLM cellular cores has been limited. In the present paper, novel modelling approaches for the simulation of the structural response of sandwich panels having innovative open lattice cellular cores produced by SLM are investigated.
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Florian Pape, Oliver Maiss, Berend Denkena and Gerhard Poll
The efficient and economical use of natural resources is a big issue. Machine elements with a rolling contact are highly relevant because of their wide application in technical…
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The efficient and economical use of natural resources is a big issue. Machine elements with a rolling contact are highly relevant because of their wide application in technical systems and a large production quantity. Innovative hard machining can reduce the friction and increase the fatigue strength of rolling element bearings. The purpose of this study is to focus on the surface properties of such parts.
Design/methodology/approach
A new model to predict bearing fatigue life is presented which takes compressive residual stresses in the bearing subsurface area into consideration. The investigated bearings were machined by the processes of hard turning, hard turning with subsequent deep rolling and a combination of hard turning and deep rolling (turn-rolling) in one process step. Changes in the residual stress state during bearing fatigue tests were investigated and the influence of residual stresses on the bearings fatigue life was researched.
Findings
Both combinations including the deep rolling process decrease the surface roughness and induce compressive residual stresses. As a result, the L10 fatigue life of roller bearings was increased by the factor of 2.5. Owing to the developed models, this effect can be considered within the design process.
Originality/value
In the context of the research program “Resource efficient Machine Elements (SPP1551),” machining processes of bearings were investigated regarding the bearing fatigue life. By inducing beneficial residual stresses on the bearings’ subsurface area, the fatigue life could be increased. Thus higher resource efficiency was achieved. To increase the productivity, a combination of hard turning and deep rolling was evaluated.
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