RESIDUAL - STRESS AND TEMPERATURE FIELDS IN SURFACE TESTING: FINITE-ELEMENT ANALYSIS

Numerous advancements have been made to treat part surfacing, however, the presence of surface imperfections resulting from finishing processes has raised concerns about their potential to serve as stress concentrators. To address this concern, the present study utilized the power of the finite element method and cutting-edge software applications. The main aim of the study is to evaluate the stress-strain condition of material surfaces post-finishing, leveraging the comprehensive capabilities offered by these software systems. A significant component of the investigation centered on the influence of non-stationary temperature fields, as monitored by dynamic thermoelements, on the stress-strain dynamics within material surfaces. Visualization techniques were employed to depict the specified field functions, revealing notable variations in temperature distribution. The findings demonstrated that the standard function identified the highest temperature area within the 3-7-4 node segment, while the alternative function pinpointed it within the 4-node segment, indicated by the red area. These outcomes highlight the valuable role of non-stationary temperature fields in balancing the mechanical and physical aspects of the finishing process. This study contributes significant insights into the post-finishing stress-strain state of material surfaces, emphasizing the potential advantages of using modern software systems for in-depth exploration.