A Multiphysics Model for Predicting Microstructure Changes and Microhardness of Machined AerMet100 Steel

Abstract

The machined-surface integrity plays a critical role in corrosion resistance and fatigue properties of ultra-high-strength steels. This work develops a multiphysics model for predicting the microstructure changes and microhardness of machined AerMet100 steel. The variations of stress, strain and temperature of the machined workpiece are evaluated by constructing a finite-element model of the orthogonal cutting process. Based on the multiphysics fields, the analytical models of phase transformation and dislocation density evolution are built up. The white layer is modeled according to the phase-transformation mechanism and the effects of stress and plastic strain on real phase-transformation temperature are taken into consideration. The microhardness changes are predicted by a model that accounts for both dislocation density and phase-transformation evolution processes. Experimental tests are carried out for model validation. The predicted results of cutting force, white-layer thickness and microhardness are in good agreement with the measured data. Additionally, from the proposed model, the correlation between the machined-surface characteristics and processing parameters is established.

The Mode Deformation Effect on Surface Nanocrystalline Structure Formation and Wear Resistance of Steel 41Cr4

“…The advantage of the MPT over the other SPD methods (hard turning, vibrational balls hardening, an ultrasonic impact treatment, etc.) [14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25] consists of the formation of surface NCSs with high depth (up to 300 µm) and high microhardness values [11]. Moreover, alloying during the MPT plays an essential role in the stabilization of the NCS.…”