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Finite element analysis and experiment on multi-wedge cross wedge rolling for asymmetric stepped shaft of C45

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A rigid-plastic finite element method (FEM) simulation model for a multi-wedge cross wedge rolling (MCWR) was developed to analyze an asymmetric stepped shaft. To evaluate the MCWR process and better understand its deformation characteristics, the material flowing mechanisms, temperature distributions, strain and rolling force were analyzed. The correctness of the finite element simulation is experimentally verified. Numerical simulations and experiments led to the following conclusions: when α=36° and β=7.5°, the quality of the work piece can be significantly improved. Finally, the development of the asymmetric stepped shaft is applied to industrial production.

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    Hong-chao Ji  (纪宏超), Jin-ping Liu  (刘晋平), Xiao-bin Fu  (付晓斌), Xue-feng Tang  (唐学峰), Bao-yu Wang  (王宝雨) & Xu Huang  (黄旭)

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Foundation item: Projects(51375042, 51505026) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China; Project (201312G02) supported by Yangfan Innovative & Entepreneurial Research Team, China; Project(2015M580977) supported by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation

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Ji, Hc., Liu, Jp., Fu, Xb. et al. Finite element analysis and experiment on multi-wedge cross wedge rolling for asymmetric stepped shaft of C45. J. Cent. South Univ. 24, 854–860 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11771-017-3487-8

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