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Modeling and Analysis of Distortion in Metal-Inert-Gas Arc Welded Automotive Component

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Conference

2005 Annual Conference

Location

Portland, Oregon

Publication Date

June 12, 2005

Start Date

June 12, 2005

End Date

June 15, 2005

ISSN

2153-5965

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Page Count

7

Page Numbers

10.1490.1 - 10.1490.7

DOI

10.18260/1-2--25120

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https://peer.asee.org/25120

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1198

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Gene Liao

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Abstract

This paper presents the simulation of Metal-Inert-Gas (MIG) arc welded part distortion and its correlation with test for an automotive engine cradle. A Finite Element Analysis (FEA)-based method is developed to predict the welding distortion. The developed technique has elastic- plastic constitutive material model with temperature-dependent material properties. The inherent shrinkage of weld and two weld sequences are simulated. In addition to distortion, residual stress and plastic strain distributions are obtained from the analysis. The heat sink effect is also analyzed using transient thermal-mechanical analysis. The predicted welding distortion is in reasonable accuracy as it correlated with test data.

Liao, G. (2005, June), Modeling and Analysis of Distortion in Metal-Inert-Gas Arc Welded Automotive Component Paper presented at 2005 Annual Conference, Portland, Oregon. 10.18260/1-2--25120

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