Oil Hole Crack of Crankshaft During Induction Hardening

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Date Published:

June 15, 2016

Abstract:

Cracking at oil holes on pin and main bearing sections of crankshafts during induction hardening occurs due to thermal stress during spray quenching. The problem arises due to the angle of the hole and the nonuniform mass distribution.

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