Department
Materials Science and Engineering
Major
Metallurgical Engineering
Research Advisor
Buchely, Mario
Advisor's Department
Materials Science and Engineering
Funding Source
The Timken Company
Abstract
To increase the hardenability of Timken 4150 steel, the material was alloyed with either vanadium; vanadium and silicon; or received no alloying. The material underwent hot rolling and induction heating to simulate Timken's forming and heat treatment processes for their windmill bearings. Hardness, and toughness were tested and compared between the three materials. Both alloyed metals reported better hardness and toughness compared to the original steel with the vanadium-silicon steel recording the highest for both properties.
Biography
Ashton is a junior in metallurgical engineering and has been conducting research for the department since 2022. He is currently testing the impact strength of titanium alloys at extreme temperatures.
Research Category
Engineering
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Document Type
Presentation
Location
Havener Center - Carver Room
Presentation Date
10 April 2024, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Next Generation Alloy Development for Scanning Induction Hardened Bearings
Havener Center - Carver Room
To increase the hardenability of Timken 4150 steel, the material was alloyed with either vanadium; vanadium and silicon; or received no alloying. The material underwent hot rolling and induction heating to simulate Timken's forming and heat treatment processes for their windmill bearings. Hardness, and toughness were tested and compared between the three materials. Both alloyed metals reported better hardness and toughness compared to the original steel with the vanadium-silicon steel recording the highest for both properties.
