Finite element optimization of diamond tool geometry and cutting-process parameters based on surface residual stresses

In this paper, a coupled thermo-mechanical plane-strain large-deformation orthogonal cutting FE model is proposed on the basis of updated Lagrangian formulation to simulate diamond turning. In order to consider the effects of a diamond cutting tool’s edge radius, rezoning technology is integrated into this FE based model. The flow stress of the workpiece is modeled as a function of strain, strain rate, and temperature, so as to reflect its dynamic changes in physical properties. In this way, the influences of cutting-edge radius, rake angle, clearance angle, depth of cut, and cutting velocity on the residual stresses of machined surface are analyzed by FE simulation. The simulated results indicate that a rake angle of about 10° and a clearance angle of 6° are the optimal geometry for a diamond tool to machine ductile materials. Also, the smaller the cutting edge radius is, the less the residual stresses become. However, a great value can be selected for cutting velocity. For depth of cut, the ‘size effect’ will be dependent upon it. Residual stresses will be reduced with the decrement of depth of cut, but when the depth of cut is smaller than the critical depth of cut (i.e., about 0.5 μm according to this work) residual stresses will decrease accordingly.     

Effect of temperature on stresses and delamination failure of z-pinned joints

Although z-pins have been shown effective in preventing delaminations in adhesively bonded and co-cured joints, their applicability depends on a reliable assessment of the strength of a z-pin-composite assembly. In particular, high residual thermal stresses that have been found in experiments dictate the necessity in a local stress analysis. Elevated temperature applied to the joint during its lifetime may also affect its effectiveness in preventing delaminations. The present paper illustrates an approach to determining local residual stresses confirming the observations regarding a possible delamination and cracking in the composite structure due to high post-processing transverse stresses. The analysis of the effect of elevated temperature applied at one of the surfaces on the response of a z-pinned joint is conducted using the concept of a double cantilever beam with an “insulated” crack. In addition, it is illustrated that an elevated temperature may actually benefit the integrity of the joint if it causes an increase in the z-pin-composite interfacial strength.     

Effects of initial condition of steel plate on welding deformation and residual stress due to welding

The effects of initial deflection and initial residual stress in steel plate on the out-of-plane deformation and residual stress due to welding are investigated from analysis results of thermal elastic-plastic FEM modeling with large deflection theory. Initial residual stress due to plate forming has very little effects on welding deformation and welding residual stress. For initial deflection, with concave profile (Type I), welding induced deformation has the same type as initial deflection and its magnitudes are small. When initial deflection is in the direction parallel to weld Une (Type II), welding induced deformation has minor variations. When initial deflection is bended in the direction normal to weld line (Type III), welding deformation was largely generated along the width direction of the steel plate. On the other hand, the variation in type of initial deflection does not affect the residual stress and plastic strain.     

A study on residual fatigue bending strength and damage behavior of CFRP composites subjected to impact loadings

This paper evaluates the static and fatigue bending strengths of CFRP (carbon-fiber reinforced plastic) laminates having impact damages, e.g., foreign object damages (FOD). Composite laminates used in this experiment are CF/EPOXY and CF/PEEK orthotropy laminated plates with two-interfaces [0°₄/90°₄]_s A steel ball launched by an air gun collides against the CFRP laminates to generate impact damages. The damage growth during a bending fatigue test is observed by a scanning acoustic microscope (SAM). When the impacted side is compressed, the residual fatigue bending strength of CF/PEEK specimen P is greater than that of CF/EPOXY specimen B. On the other hand, when the impacted side is in tension, the residual fatigue bending strength of CF/PEEK specimen P is smaller than that of CF/EPOXY specimen B. In the case of impacted-side compression, the fracture is propagated from the transverse crack generated near the impact point. In the case of impacted-side tension, however, the fracture develops toward the impact point from the edge of interface-B delamination.     

残余应力对A5083铝合金焊接接头力学性能及微观组织的影响

对A5083铝合金焊接接头进行抛丸处理,测试抛丸前后焊接接头的表面残余应力,并对焊接接头的硬度、拉伸强度、冲击强度以及微观组织进行了分析研究。研究结果表明,经抛丸后,工件表面形成压应力层。不同接头型式的表面残余应力值都明显下降。抛丸后,硬度、拉伸强度和显微组织变化不大,没有特定规律。抛丸处理的影响深度一般不超过0.3 mm,表面压应力层对内部的组织及机械性能没有显著影响。抛丸对A5083铝合金焊接接头的断裂行为没有大的影响,因此可以将抛丸处理作为一种有效的残余应力降低或者消除工艺在高速列车上使用。     

Effect of process parameters on the macrostructure and defect formation in friction stir lap welding of AA5456 aluminum alloy

Friction stir welding could be considered as a suitable technique for joining of aluminum alloys due to the emerging of different problems in fusion welding of these alloys, especially in lap joint designs. For this purpose, it is necessary to optimize the process parameters while in this study, the combined effects of tool rotation and welding travel speed on the macrostructure and defect formation of friction stir lap welding of AA5456 was investigated. The rotating tool was plunged from the 5 mm-thick AA5456-H321 (top sheet) surface into the 2.5 mm-thick AA5456-O (bottom sheet) and lap joints were fabricated by rotational speeds of 300, 600, 800 and 1000 rpm and welding speeds of 15, 30, 60 and 100 mm min⁻¹. The effect of tool rotation and welding speed on the macrostructure, material flow and defect formation, i.e. hooking, kissing-bond and cavity, were studied by optical microscopy and scanning electron microscope. The results declared that hooking height decreased as the welding speed increased while kissing-bond was formed at higher welding speeds. Moreover, hooking region was extended as the tool rotational speed increased. However, at a high rotational speed, cavity was even created.