Abstract this paper presents a study of redesigning of connecting rod for its weight reductionusing c70s6 material. Together with the crank, they form a simple mechanism that converts linear motion into rotating motion. Product description step shaft en31 tube en31 pieshaped en31 ring en31 module large valves of the main en31 other profiled forgings en31. In massproduced automotive engines, the connecting rods are most usually made of steel. Design of connecting rod for weight reduction using c70s6. Microstructural features and mechanical behaviour of. Comparison of mechanical properties of possible connecting rod. Engine connecting rod an overview sciencedirect topics. C70 steel is the mechanical properties of c70 steel are shown in table 1. Virat special steelare stockholders and suppliers of en31 through hardening steel in round. The results of this study were compared well with the results obtained by other investigators conducted on different types of rocks. Here stainless steel, aluminum alloy and high strength carbon fiber 280gsm bidirectional are used to analyze the connecting rod.
Pdf analysis of mechanical properties connecting rod bolts. A connecting rod, also called a con rod, is the part of a piston engine which connects the piston. Mechanical properties analysis of an almg alloy connecting rod. Sep 30, 2017 the material changes depending on the application. The researchers found that the classification is strongly affected by. Alloy steel is steel alloyed with a variety of elements in total amounts of between 1. However, for a metallic alloy to be considered as a candidate material for. Various material properties resources are available to engineers performing finite element analysis but specific material properties are often difficult to find. Crackable connecting rod material selection by using. Current automotive ic engines connecting rods are made of steel. Excellent machinability compared to conventional 4150 press brake tooling. A connecting rod, also called a con rod, is the part of a piston engine which connects the piston to the crankshaft.
The axial fatigue properties and the yield strength are of utmost importance for a connecting rod and therefore the warm compacted prototypes are made of a high strength fenicumoc. International journal of mechanical engineering and technology ijmet, issn 0976 6340print. En8 is suitable for the manufacture of parts such as generalpurpose axles and shafts, gears, bolts and studs. Special steel carbon steel en3a 070m20 south africa. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Specimens with a range of microstructures grain size and phase were prepared by. Furthermore, the improvement in the mechanical properties of the connecting rod forged from predeformed material is evaluated in comparison to. The connecting rod provides the mechanical linkage between piston and crankshaft and must exhibit properties of high strength, low inertial mass, and uniformity of mass with the other connecting rods. Design of connecting rod for weight reduction using c70s6 material deepak g. Design and analysis of connecting rod using forged steel. Steel materials are used to design the connecting rod. Together with the crank, the connecting rod converts the reciprocating motion of the piston into the rotation of the crankshaft. To install the receptacle tighten until metal to metal contact is made.
The datasheet given below provides an overview of aisi 1215 carbon steel. Dynamic load analysis and optimization of connecting rod. Engineering material properties database in ansys workbench material library format presents many engineers spend a great deal of time researching material properties information for use in finite element analysis solutions. Estimation of rock engineering properties using hardness. The connecting rod connects the piston to the crankshaft, and consists of the crank or big end, pin or small end, and shank. Deere and miller 1966 performed an extensive study on large number of rock samples representing different types of rocks basalt, diabase, dolomite, gneiss, granite, limestone, marble, quartzite, rock salt, sandstone, schist, siltstone, and tuff to develop an engineering classification system for the intact rock. Download pdf info utility to quickly change basic information properties of any pdf file document on the computer. Nickel 200 is a nickel alloy formulated for primary forming into wrought products. Aisi 1215 carbon steel uns g12150 material science. The connecting rod model is imported to the ansys mechanical apdl 14. S1 chemical composition csi cr mov w typical analysis % 0. Pdf design and analysis of connecting rod with modified. Factor of safety of connecting rod i material used for connecting rod is structural steel.
The material properties are one of the major inputs to perform the fea and optimization. Comparision of materials for twowheeler connecting rod using. En8 is an unalloyed medium carbon steel grade with reasonable tensile strength. Pdf analysis of mechanical properties connecting rod. One of the finishing process involving surface plastic deformation that introduce compressive residual stresses and thereby improve fatigue resistance is burnishing. A comparison of manufacturing technologies in the connecting rod industry danielle visser department of metallurgical and materials engineering colorado school of mines golden, co 80401 submission to fierf 060608 advisor. Its light and has the ability to absorb high impact, but it comes a. Failure analysis of a diesel generator connecting rod.
Fem analysis of connecting rod of different materials using ansys. Enhancing mechanical properties and avoiding cracks by simulation of quenching connecting rod. Crackable connecting rod material selection by using topsis. En8 is a very popular grade of throughhardening medium carbon steel, which is readily machinable in any condition.
The analysis of the scania line together with a benchmark among different leading companies on the connecting rod manufacturing has been undertaken. The connecting rod or conrod is bridge between the piston to the crank or crankshaft in reciprocating engines. It is fastened to the piston at its small end, by a piston pin, also known as a gudgeon pin. Solid45 element type is use for connecting rod material. They contain carbon as the significant alloying element. In this project the material forged steel of connecting rod replaced with aluminium alloy. This thesis has been focused on the study of the connecting rod manufacturing process. The material of connecting rod will be optimized depending upon the analysis result output. Characteristics of kyocera fine ceramics1 04 for product details, please contactwebmaster. Many of these pdf file reducers are present in downloadable form or contained in cds that have to be loaded on ones computer.
En series steels surface finish and surface hardness of the components play vital role in quality of productscomponents, in general and failure resistance, in particular. Connecting rod material properties table 1 shows the results of the chemical analysis of the material of the connecting rod. Steel chart en series steel chart chemical analysis. Analysis of mechanical properties connecting rod bolts outboard motor ft50cehd article pdf available november 2015 with 1,085 reads how we measure reads. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent. After analysis a comparison is made between existing steel connecting rod viz. When done properly the oring should no longer be visible. Fem analysis of connecting rod of different materials. In this project the material carbon steel of connecting rod replaced with forged steel. Set the amount of flicker reduction to remove the flickering that can occur when multiple surfaces nearly occupy the same space. A property that dictates how a material responds to applied loads and forces determined through specified testing it is important to take the testing methodology. Compared to doped lanthanum chromite, high temperature metallic materials also offer advantages such as improved manufacturability, significantly lower raw material and fabrication costs, and higher electrical and thermal conductivity.
Tensile properties can vary but are usually between 500800 nmm en8 is widely used for. Topsis is one of known classical multi criteria decision making mcdm method. Many engineers spend a great deal of time researching material properties information for use in finite element analysis solutions. Applications automotiveparts connectingrods studs,bolts axles,spindles generalengineeringcomponents. Bootjomchai and others published materials properties find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Material properties play an important role in the result of the fe analysis.
Keywords inertia force engine speed operating load parting line comparative stress. Online pdf size reducer properties cvision technologies. The connecting rod is required to transmit the compressive and tensile forces from the piston, and rotate at both ends. It can be further surfacehardened typically to 5055 hrc by induction processes.
Density, melting point, optical properties, thermal properties, electrical properties, magnetic properties mechanical properties. The composition corresponds to that for a low alloy medium carbon steel, compatible to the aisisae 4140 steel 17, with a small addition of ni. It is normally supplied in the cold drawn or as rolled condition. Youngs modulus e 210 gpa, yield strength s y 210 mpa, poissons ratio. Small quantities of molybdenum, chromium, nickel, aluminium, and copper are present in these steels. Comparision of materials for twowheeler connecting rod. Material design for advanced connecting rod for mass. The axial fatigue properties and the yield strength are of utmost importance for a connecting rod and therefore the warm compacted prototypes are made of a high strength fenicumoc material. These programs reside on the computers hard disk or on a server from where the pdf reduction operation is run. Connecting rod virtual labdayalbagh educational institute. Connecting rod in a reciprocating piston engine, the connecting rod connects the piston to the crankshaft. The aim of this study is to redesign a connecting rod for its light weight. Linear regression analyses were performed to correlate rock hardness with rock engineering properties.
Carbon steels are designated by aisi fourdigit numbers. The connecting rod with piston and crank converts linear motion into rotary motion and also rotary motion into linear motion with a simple mechanism. Dec 16, 2016 change the emissiveness, saturation and specular strength. Steel properties standards physical properties applications heat treatment virat special steels en 31 din 100cr6 aisi 52100 c 1. Certified company metallurgica veneta acciai speciali s355j0 3.
Pdf compressors are readily available on the net as well as offline. En8 carbon steel en8 steel stockholders and suppliers, delivering to the whole of the uk. It can have a fairly low tensile strength among the wrought nickels in the database. Very good stability against chloric media and nonoxidizing acids. Specimens with a range of microstructures grain size and phase were prepared by heat treatment. Cad model of connecting rod will be modelled in proe and then be. Pdf connecting rod is an essential component of an internal combustion. Aluminium alloys also can be used for these as an alternative. There are far more manufacturers of con rods who offer steel rods than any other material. Material choices 4 last month, we looked further into the use of titanium for con rods and this month we look briefly into the use of steel, which remains in many cases the material of choice for con rods. Change the emissiveness, saturation and specular strength.
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