Publications

Gear contour plot modeled using DANTE

DANTE Heat Treatment Software – Carburizing, Quenching, Tempering, Stress & Distortion Analysis

Browse our published papers showcasing the DANTE heat treatment software, covering advanced topics in heat treatment simulation. Our research focuses on analyzing, optimizing, and developing key steel heat treatment processes, including carburizing, quenching (oil quench, gas quench, water quench), tempering, and annealing. Many papers also explore residual stress analysis, distortion control, material data development, fatigue assessment, and failure/cracking prediction, providing in-depth insight into the science and engineering of steel heat treatment.

Sort through some of our more popular topics by clicking the links below:

  1. Low Pressure Carburization
  2. Oil Quench/High Pressure Gas Quench/Water Quench/Etc.
  3. Induction Hardening
  4. Distortion Analysis
  5. Stress Analysis
  6. Cracking/Failure

Name Of Publication PDF Date of Publication Author of Publication Tags Processes
Solving Critical Heat Treatment Challenges with Practical Process Modeling Download PDF 10/24/2017 Justin Sims, Tianyu Yu, Charlie Li, and Lynn Ferguson Computer modeling, Heat treatment challenges, Quench cracking, Press quench tooling design, Carbide formation, Radial Displacement, and Residual Stress Induction hardening, Press quench, Low pressure carburization, Gas Carburization, and Oil Quench
Induction Hardening Process with Preheat to Eliminate Cracking and Improve Quality of a Large Part with Various Wall Thickness Download PDF 04/18/2016 Zhichao Li and Lynn Ferguson Induction hardening process design, Preheat, Cracking, 4340 Steel thick-walled component, Residual Stress, Radial Dispalcement, Axial Stress, and Hoop Stress Preheat, Scanning Induction hardening, and Spray Quench
Understanding Process Sensitivities in Press Quenching: An Integrated Approach Download PDF 10/20/2015 Arthur Reardon, Andrew Freborg, Charlie Li, and Lynn Ferguson Process sensitivity, Quench cracking, 52100 Steel bearing ring, Gleason, Residual Stress, Thermal Stress, and Quench Rate Press quenching and Oil Quench
Process Innovation to Eliminate Cracking Problems in Large Diameter Parts with Nonuniform Wall Thickness Download PDF 09/16/2013 Zhichao Li and Lynn Ferguson Process innovation, Cracking problems, AISI 4150, Residual Stress, Microstructure, and Distortion Induction hardening and Spray quench