Optimization of cavitation peening parameters for fatigue performance of carburized steel using Taguchi methods

Dan O. Macodiyo, Hitoshi Soyama

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Abstract

In this study, the effects of surface characteristics on the improvement of fatigue strength of carburized chrome-molybdenum steel subjected to surface treatment by cavitation peening (CP) was investigated. Optimal conditions for the critical factors affecting fatigue strength were sought using design of experiment (DOE). The theoretical optimal values were in agreement with experimental observations. The relation between variables and experimental factors has been shown using response surface methodology (RSM). Cavitation number had the greatest influence on fatigue strength. The fatigue strength of cavitation peened specimen yielded better results than shot peened specimen.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)234-240
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Materials Processing Technology
Volume178
Issue number1-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006 Sept 14

Keywords

  • Carburized steel
  • Cavitation peening
  • Fatigue strength
  • Taguchi methods

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