Increment of Material Properties of EN24 Pinion by Heat Treatment Process

Authors

  • P. Tamilarasu Department of Mechanical Engineering, K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode, India.
  • J. Jones Praveen Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRM TRP Engineering College, Tiruchirappalli, India.
  • B. Siddharthan Department of Mechatronics, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, India.
  • U. Vivek Department of Mechanical Engineering, K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode, India.
  • M. Giridharan Department of Mechanical Engineering, K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/aaer/v13/8803D

Keywords:

Heat treatment process, EN24 pinion material, gas nitriding process, automobile

Abstract

This study aimed to determined the enhancement of material properties of EN24 pinion by heat treatment process. The process of heat treatment is carried out by heating the base material above critical temperature and then cooling with salt water, air and oil. The failure analysis was carried out on a failed pinion gear which is used for power transmission system in the automobile sector. The pinion gear is made of case carburized steel with low nickel and chromium content and it also has undergone extensive corrosion due to an environmental problem. The teeth are badly damaged and corroded at the surface. However, the crack has occurred due to stress and it is found only in certain places. To improve the corrosion resistance, nickel and chromium content are added and also heat treatment is carried out. The mechanical properties and wear resistance are improved in EN24 steel when compared to failure gear and EN24 steel before heat treatment.

Published

2021-05-12

How to Cite

P. Tamilarasu, J. Jones Praveen, B. Siddharthan, U. Vivek, & M. Giridharan. (2021). Increment of Material Properties of EN24 Pinion by Heat Treatment Process. Advanced Aspects of Engineering Research Vol. 13, 48–56. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/aaer/v13/8803D

Issue

Advanced Aspects of Engineering Research Vol. 13

Section

Chapters